The management of the Kigali Genocide Memorial announced the visit in a statement on Monday, noting that through a guided tour of the memorial exhibits, John Legend and his team had the opportunity to learn about the causes and consequences of the Genocide against the Tutsi, as well as the incredible stories of post-genocide reconstruction.

The celebrated American singer and producer arrived in Rwanda on Friday to headline the second edition of Move Afrika at BK Arena.

Move Afrika, a pioneering music touring circuit by Global Citizen, aims to drive economic growth, job creation, and entrepreneurship across Africa through world-class entertainment events.

The concert in the Rwandan capital was attended by thousands of fans, including President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame.

This marks John Legend’s first visit to Rwanda.

Kigali Genocide Memorial

The Kigali Genocide Memorial, located in Gisozi, Kigali, serves as the final resting place for over 250,000 victims of the genocide.

Established in 2004 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the genocide, the memorial remains one of the most significant sites of remembrance in Rwanda.

The site includes detailed exhibits on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a section on other genocides worldwide, a children’s memorial honouring young victims, and mass graves where families continue to hold remembrance ceremonies.

The memorial underscores the importance of learning from the past to prevent future atrocities.

In 2023, the Kigali Genocide Memorial, along with other key genocide memorial sites such as Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi, and Bisesero, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, further cementing its global significance as a place of reflection and education.

The Kigali Genocide Memorial, where John Legend and his team visited, serves as the final resting place for over 250,000 victims of the genocide.

The site includes detailed exhibits on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a section on other genocides worldwide, a children’s memorial honouring young victims, and mass graves where families continue to hold remembrance ceremonies.

Through a guided tour of the memorial exhibits, John Legend and his team had the opportunity to learn about the causes and consequences of the Genocide against the Tutsi, as well as the incredible stories of post-genocide reconstruction.

The celebrated American singer and producer arrived in Rwanda on Friday to headline the second edition of Move Afrika at BK Arena.

The Kigali Genocide Memorial includes a children’s memorial honouring young victims.