Doja Cat, who is expected on stage in Kigali, Rwanda, is one of the world’s prominent women in rap and music. She became widely known through songs such as ‘Say So’, ‘Need to Know’, ‘B*tch I’m a Cow’, and ‘Paint the Town Red’, the latter being highly anticipated due to its massive popularity.
Born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini on October 21, 1995, she was born in Los Angeles, United States, to a father of South African descent.
Her musical journey began in 2013 after uploading her first song to the platform SoundCloud. This song gained popularity due to the skill Doja Cat displayed in blending genres like rap, R&B, and Pop.
In 2014, she signed a contract with the record label RCA Records.
In 2018, Doja Cat became a household name after releasing the song titled ‘Mooo!’. That same year, she solidified her musical career by releasing her debut album, ‘Amala’.
In 2019, she released her second album, ‘Hot Pink’. This featured hit songs like ‘Say So’, which became extremely popular in 2020 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
On August 25, 2023, Doja Cat’s name became even more prominent following the release of the song ‘Paint the Town Red’. This song has been very popular in Rwanda, garnering over 390 million views on YouTube.
The 31-year-old artist arrives to perform in Kigali with recently released popular songs including ‘Jealous Type’, ‘Go Girl’, and ‘Just Us’, a collaboration with Jack Harlow.
19:20: According to the schedule, the concert was expected to start at 7:00 PM; however, it is a few minutes past the time and has not yet begun. Meanwhile, Doja Cat fans continue to arrive at the BK Arena and are entering the venue.
Inside, the BK Arena and the stage Doja Cat will use have been decorated with Move Afrika branding, predominantly in red and black colors.
18:10: Before the concert began, President Paul Kagame received Hugh Evans, the CEO of Global Citizen, in his office.
Their discussions focused on the outcomes of the partnership between Rwanda and this organization regarding the arts.
18:00: Although an hour remains before the concert starts, the first attendees have begun arriving at this major event venue. The concert is visibly well-attended by young people, who make up the majority of Doja Cat’s fanbase.
