The party, which debuted in July, introduced a new soundscape to a scene where Afrobeats and Amapiano have long dominated the dance floor. Its focus on R&B, hip-hop, and soul struck a chord with revellers nostalgic for the genre's golden years, while also drawing in a younger crowd that has embraced the resurgence of contemporary R&B.
This weekend's edition will once again be hosted by MC Zuba Mutesi, with DJs Khizzbeats, DJ Karim, and others keeping the vibe alive from evening until late.
Organised by SEEV Africa in collaboration with Intore Entertainment, Spin the Block positions itself within Kigali's nightlife as one of the few locally-owned concepts dedicated to R&B and Old Skool music. It aims to build a space where audiences of different generations â€" from fans of the new R&B wave to those raised on the sounds of the 1990s and 2000s â€" can converge.
For the organisers, Spin the Block represents both cultural pride and creative ownership. 'This is about building something rooted in Rwanda, with local DJs, hosts, and a long-term vision,' SEEV Africa founder Paul Atwine said during the first edition.
For Kigali, Spin the Block signals both a celebration of nostalgia and a shift toward more diverse nightlife offerings.
The next edition of Spin the Block is scheduled for December 6th in Kigali, with the final event of the year set to take place in Accra, with the date to be announced soon.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
