At exactly 3:50pm, U.S based Rwandan R&B maestro Meddy, real name Médard Jobert Ngabo, walked out of arrival gate at Kigali International Airport

This marked the homecoming of adored Meddy, who left Rwanda seven years ago in a somewhat controversial feat.

Waiting for his arrival were dozens of his fans, family members and friends.

"I am so excited right now you have no idea," those were Meddy's first words, when our reporter asked him about his return to Rwanda.

The "Ntawamusimbura" hitmaker added that he has a lot of surprises for his waiting fans, including new videos, new songs and "lots of love".

"It's a special feeling to be back after sevens years. I need to settle down first and let it sink in," he added.

Come Saturday September 2, all roads will lead to Nyamata for the annual Mutzig Beer Fest at the Golden Tulip Hotel.

Meddy is expected to headline this year's festival.

Also confirmed to perform is Kenyan house, funk and disco group, Just A Band.

It will be the Igipimo hitmaker’s first official stop as he embarks on his homecoming tour after seven years in the United States.

The festival was launched in 2008, and this year will be the first time it will be held out of Kigali.

The Mutzig Beer Fest is a fun outdoor gathering that brings together local and international musicians and DJs to entertain revelers while partaking of food and drink.

In previous years, the event has been hosted in different parts of the City of Kigali, with organisers usually providing shuttle services to transport people to and from the venue.

Last year, the Beer Fest was held at Rugende Training Centre in Kigali, and was headlined by Nigerian dancehall act Wizkid.

It was arguably the best attended of all previous editions.

In 2015, the Beer Fest was headlined by South African singing duo of Mafikizolo (Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza), and Lillian Mbabazi and her Sundowners Band.

Some of the other local musicians that have previously graced the Mutzig Beer Fest stage are; Ben Ngabo, the Nubian Gypsies, Mike Kayihura, Mico Band, Ben Ngabo, Neptunes Band, Mani Martin, and Jules Sentore. Others include the Ugandan rapper Navio, and the South African House duo Liquideep.

The Mutzig Beer Fest was inspired by the popular German OktoberFest, which has been described as the world’s largest beer festival. Tickets for the event go for Rwf10,000 (pre-sales) and 15,000 at the venue.