About COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA
An annual, multi-provincial musical experience celebrating African music, arts, talent, culture, and the creative economy.
COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA is an annual multi-provincial festival celebrating African music, culture, and creativity across Rwanda. It connects youth, artists, and businesses while promoting job creation and community empowerment through arts and entertainment. More than a festival, it is a platform where everyone gains and opportunities are created.
Organised by Country Records and Country FM Radio in partnership with the Ministry of Youth & Arts, the festival is designed as more than an event, it is a national platform for empowerment, connection, and sustainable development.
The word FESTIVOL comes from Festival in Volume. It represents scale, impact, and shared opportunity.
During COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA, everyone gains:
“A festival where music becomes a marketplace of ideas, partnerships, and progress.”
Our Mission
COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA uses music as a unifying tool to:
Celebrate African identity and cultural richness
Detect and discover hidden talents
Empower youth and women through creativity
Support job creation within the creative economy
Advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through arts and community engagement
We believe creativity is not just culture — it is capital. When properly supported, it generates employment, builds enterprises, and strengthens communities.
Where We Go
COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA is proudly multi-provincial,
bringing opportunity closer to the people.
Rusizi
Musanze
Rubavu
Huye
Kirehe
Nyagatare
Kigali
By moving across provinces, we ensure that talent is not centralized & opportunity is not limited to one city.
We bring the stage to the people.
What Happens at Festivol
Each Festivol edition is a high-energy, high-impact experience featuring:
Live music performances
Talent discovery showcases
Creative arts exhibitions
Youth empowerment sessions
Business networking spaces
SDG-focused dialogues
From rural communities to urban centers, the Festivol creates a dynamic ecosystem where art meets enterprise.
Get Involved
COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA is a platform for everyone.
Artists & Creatives
Showcase your talent. Connect with producers, promoters, and industry leaders. Turn your passion into profession.
Youth & Students
Discover skills, mentorship opportunities, and career pathways in the creative economy.
Businesses
Engage directly with communities. Launch products. Build brand loyalty. Connect with new markets.
Organizations & NGOs
Meet stakeholders, amplify your mission, and collaborate on sustainable impact initiatives.
Support or Sponsor
Partnering with COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA means aligning with culture, youth empowerment, and economic development.
Direct access to multi-provincial audiences
Strong media visibility through Country FM Radio & media partners
Brand positioning aligned with youth and SDGs
On-ground activation opportunities
Corporate social responsibility impact
We offer customized partnership packages including branding, media coverage, speaking opportunities, exhibition space, and community engagement campaigns.
Festival Key Team
Board
Jimmy Muyumbu
Board Chairperson
Murindabigwi Meilleur
Vice Chairperson
Mutesi Scovia
Board Secretary
Nelly Wilson Misago
Treasurer
Jaso Castral
Strategic Partnerships Advisor
Braddock Le Sage Rwagasani
Legal Advisor
Irakoze T Jean Pierre
Youth & Creative Industry Advisor
Ubukombe Pacifique
Programs & Impact Advisor
Management Team
Nduwimana Jean Paul
Festival Director
Sherry Silver
Creative Director
Simone Bommelge
Head of Programe & Coordinator
Herve Bitorirobe
Production Manager
KANEZA John
Partnerships & Sponsorship Manager
Irahoza Guillaine
Marketing & Communications Manager
Twahirwa Theo
Finance & Administration Manager
Umukundwa Joshua
Community & Youth Engagement Manager
Mike Karangwa
Operations & Logistics Coordinator
Bonny Bugingo
Volunteer Coordinator
Our Vision
To become Africa's leading multi-provincial creative empowerment festival where music gathers people, culture builds identity, and opportunity creates jobs.
COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA is not just an event.
It is a movement in volume.
A celebration with purpose.
A stage for transformation.
COUNTRY FESTIVOL AFRIKA — Where Everyone Gains.