Renowned Rwandan musician Chriss Eazy will be the first artiste to hold the mic and perform during the opening ceremony of the pre-qualifying tournament of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 which kicks off tonight at BK Arena.
Rwanda’s renowned traditional dance troupe, Inganzo Ngari, and Ishami Talent will also grace the ceremony while DJ June and Ira, will be spinning the 'hottest' tracks during the game between Rwanda and Lebanon at 8pm local time.
"Halftime just got lit! CHRISS EAZY bringing the fire, while DJ IRA and DEEJAY JUNE are spinning the hottest tracks on the 1’s and 2’s. Don’t miss out—get ready to vibe with the best!” reads a statement by FERWABA.
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Chriss Eazy is not new to basketball courts, the Rwandan music star signed to Giti Entertainment label has been performing back-to-back at BAL playoffs, while Ingazo Ngari and Ishami Talent are best known for gracing opening ceremonies of some of the biggest sports events in Kigali.
The Rwandan women’s national basketball team will be appearing at the world stage for the first time as it takes part in the pre-qualifying tournament.
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Different national teams that will compete in the pre-qualifiying tournament have arrived in Kigali. The tournament will see eight countries competing in Groups C and D, with the goal of advancing to the World Cup’s main tournament that will take place in March 2026.
About Chriss Eazy
Chriss Eazy spent the last few years trudging the difficult path of rap superstardom, sharing freestyles and blaring rap singles, until June 2021 when he switched things up with 'Fasta', a raunchy pop song that received widespread attention. It signaled a new era, and before long, he scored a smash hit with 'Amashu'.
In late May, Chriss Eazy dropped his biggest song yet, 'Inana', that came with a colourful video and an accompanying set of dance moves that would help its virality. The single solidified his rep as a hit-maker, placing the singer on the path of sustained success.
The artiste is currently regarded by many as a hit-making machine with a number of smash bangers to his name, including 'Bana', 'Jugumila', 'Sekoma', and many others.