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John Legend to Headline 2025 Installment of Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Series

John Legend has been tapped to headline the 2025 edition of Global Citizen's Move Afrika touring series.

The 2025 edition will expand beyond the East-to-West Africa route to include stops in Nigeria and Rwanda, kicking off on February 21 with the Move Afrika: Kigali show at the BK Arena. “I’m honored and excited to perform in Kigali and Lagos as part of the Move Afrika tour – an initiative that not only brings unforgettable shows, but also creates entrepreneurship and job opportunities, empowering young people to engage with Africa’s growing music and creative industries,” said Legend in a statement. “Move Afrika is Global Citizen’s initiative to address the world’s inequities by creating job and entrepreneurship opportunities for the continent’s emerging generations through an annual series of live music events,” reads a release announcing next year’s lineup.

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