By Seif Gracien Hasingizwimana/Kigali/Rwanda
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – This Friday, May 1, 2026, the prestigious Ciela Resort is set to host a high-profile event dubbed “The Royal Networking.” This exclusive gathering, designed to bridge entertainment and business, features a lineup of elite artists from across Africa and the United States, including Rwandan singer Mugisha Benjamin, popularly known as The Ben.
The Ben, accompanied by his wife Uwicyeza Pamella, arrived in Lusaka on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was invited by African music icon David Adedeji Adeleke, known as Davido. The Ben will share the stage with other global stars, including American rapper Rick Ross, Congolese Rumba legend Koffi Olomide, and renowned vocalist Cindy Le Cœur.
The concert is part of Davido’s ongoing global tour titled “5IVE Alive Tour 2026.” Reflecting its status as a premium “VIP experience,” entry fees for the Ciela Resort event are set between K15,000 and K25,000. Short clips shared on social media by Uwicyeza Pamella show the couple staying at the Bonanza Golf Course hotel, one of Lusaka’s most exclusive and high-end locations known for its scenic beauty and tranquility.
Davido’s schedule in Zambia continues through Saturday, May 2, 2026, with a subsequent performance at the Polo Field Show Grounds. Following these events, the artist is expected to conclude his “5IVE Alive Tour 2026” with final performances in Conakry, Guinea, on May 8 and 9, 2026.
