Long post alert 🚨 “A story of two different generations, connected by the same music🎼” Ruhumuriza James, a.k.a. King James @KingRuhumurizaJ is truly one of those rare artists whose music has stood the test of time! As he celebrated 20 years of his music career this weekend, I couldn’t help but think about where I was 20 years ago. I was at university, and later on when I started sharpening my journalism skills at @RADIOSALUS1 , I used to play his songs on air, danced to them in the studio, and engaged listeners as each new release came out. From Intinyi to Nzakubona ryari, Yantumye, Inzozi, Nta mahitamo, Yaciye ibintu, Biracyaza… and so many other unforgettable songs across multiple albums including many ‘collabos’ (We saw @RidermanRiderzo , Bull Dog, P Fla, Mico the Best, Safi Madiba, Chris Easy , @UncleAustinT , @arielwayz and the most recent and beautiful one @zuba_ray sharing the stage with King James at his concerts, which was lovely and meaningful too🙏🏼) Even back then, he had something special. He was authentic, a hopeless romantic through his lyrics 💘, and an exceptional performer. And of course, his talent earned him countless accolades, including the PGGSS trophy🏆 But enough about me… See my beautiful friend who became a little sister standing next to me? Twenty years ago, she probably had not even started nursery school yet😊 bambi… She told me that King James’ songs are among her most treasured childhood memories. That thought made me smile 😊 The same artist who was part of my university years also became part of her early childhood. Two different generations, connected by the same music🎼 how lovely 🥰 Today (or precisely last night), we stood together at @bkarenarw , surrounded by thousands of King James’ fans, celebrating his unwavering commitment to his craft #20YearsOfKingJames And twenty years later, he still performs with the same passion, HUMILITY, and authenticity. If anything, he seems even more energetic than before! Performing for two consecutive days, for more than four hours each night… that’s simply incredible🔥 What struck me even more was hearing an entire arena sing every single lyric, from beginning to end. His songs have remained timeless. They are CLEAN (one of the many reasons I’ve remained a fan all these years) meaningful, memorable, and they’ve become part of so many people’s lives (I kept hearing stories of guteretesha indirimbo za King James 🥰). Moments like these remind me how beautiful life is. We grow older, our journeys change, and new generations come along. Yet some voices, some songs, and some people remain constant. King James is undoubtedly one of them. Congratulations, King James, on 20 incredible years. Thank you for giving us the soundtrack to so many chapters of our lives. Cheers to many more years of inspiring music🥂🎼Noneho Day2 with MCs @LuckyIbnMiraj & @zuba_mutesi yoh! it’s a story for another day 🔥🔥🔥We can’t thank you enough 🙏🏼 Finally, to @BruceIntore and @Intore_ent… I honestly have no words. 🥹 THANK YOU for giving #Rwanda a celebration worthy of this remarkable milestone. It was an unforgettable experience. A time was had! History was made! MUCH RESPECT kabisa 🫡