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Kivumbi King

Kivumbi King is part of a new generation of Rwandan musicians who have been breaking musical boundaries, and is trying to put his country on the musical map.

Kivumbi King is a poet, rapper and singer from Kigali, Rwanda. He’s part of a new generation of Rwandan musicians who have been breaking musical boundaries and trying to put his country on the musical map. His danceable tunes are a special blend of traditional rhythms, contemporary beats and soulful vocals.

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