The tour will start on November 8, 2024, at UR-CAVM in Busogo, Musanze District. The concerts are expected to also take place in areas like Bigogwe, the University of Rwanda's Huye campus, and will conclude in Nyagatare District. This marks the fifth edition of the IMAwards (Isango na Muzika Awards), organized by the media house Isango Star, which recognizes outstanding performers in the entertainment industry. The awards ceremony will be held on December 22, 2024, at the Kigali Convention Centre.
In 2023, a new tradition began where the awards are preceded by the Isango na Muzika Awards Tour, a series of concerts around the country. While the full lineup of artists competing for this year’s awards and those participating in the tour has not yet been announced, the excitement is building.
Isango Star has supported artists and cultural promotion for over a decade through its program “Isango na Muzika.” Last year’s awards celebrated various artists:
Israel Mbonyi won Artist of the Year in the male category and Best Gospel Artist.
In the female category, Artist of the Year was awarded to Bwiza.
Best Cultural Act went to the cultural troupe Inyamibwa.
Song of the Year was awarded to "Fou De Toi" by Producer Element, Ross Kana, and Bruce Melodie.
Gad won for Best Music Video Director, and Prince Kiiz of Country Records took Best Sound Engineer.
Best Collaborative Song was “Say Less” by Alyn Sano, Fik Fameica, and Sat-B, while Best Album went to "Essence" by Tom Close.
The Best New Artist award was won by Nyarwaya Innocent, known as Yago Pon Dat.
Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to Aimé Uwimana, Muyango Jean Marie, and Mariya John.
