Morning Vibes
Start the day with bright Kigali music and easy energy.
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Urban
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The sound of Kigali, streaming live 24/7 to wherever you are. Afrobeats, East African urban music, culture and entertainment. Free, no account, no app.
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Kigali Urban Radio
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01 — The showsFive shows.
Five shows.
One city.
The day runs in five blocks. Each one has its own mood, from bright mornings to the overnight stream. Times are Kigali time (CAT, UTC+2); your local time is shown in the schedule.
Afternoon Hits
Keep moving with urban sounds, Afrobeats and fresh rotations.
Evening Drive
Music and entertainment for the end of the day.
Night Flow
Late-night urban music and smooth radio energy.
Overnight Stream
The music keeps playing while the city rests.
02 — The sound
What you'll hear
One live stream, made in Kigali, for the world. For Rwandans at home and abroad, and for anyone who loves African music.
- A
Urban hits
Fresh Rwandan and East African music, plus Afrobeats.
- B
Kigali vibes
The city's energy, culture and entertainment, wherever you are.
- C
African sound
Feel-good rhythms for world music lovers.
- D
A taste of home
For the diaspora: keep Kigali on, in any time zone.
03 — Schedule
Every day
The same daily rotation runs seven days a week. The live stream never stops.
| Time | Show | What's on | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 – 06:00 | Overnight Stream | The music keeps playing while the city rests. | On now |
| 06:00 – 12:00 | Morning Vibes | Bright Kigali music and easy energy. | On now |
| 12:00 – 17:00 | Afternoon Hits | Urban sounds, Afrobeats and fresh rotations. | On now |
| 17:00 – 21:00 | Evening Drive | Music and entertainment for the end of the day. | On now |
| 21:00 – 00:00 | Night Flow | Late-night urban music and smooth radio energy. | On now |
04 — Your turn
Request
Request
a song
Tell the station what you want to hear, from Kigali or anywhere in the world. Your request goes straight to the station team.
- 1Send the song and the artist.
- 2The team reviews requests and adds what fits the rotation.
- 3Keep listening. We can't promise every song, but we read every request.
Received
Thank you!
Your request is with the station team. Keep the stream on.
05 — Questions
FAQ
Is Kigali Urban Radio free?
Yes. The online player is free. No account and no subscription.
How do I listen?
Press play in the bar at the bottom of the page. The stream starts in your browser on phone or desktop. No app install needed.
What does the station play?
Rwandan and East African urban music, Afrobeats, culture and entertainment, on one live stream all day.
Can I listen outside Rwanda?
Yes. The stream is online and free, so you can listen from anywhere with an internet connection: Europe, North America, the rest of Africa or anywhere else.
What time zone is the schedule in?
Show times are Kigali time (CAT, UTC+2, no daylight saving). The schedule also shows the times in your own time zone.
What stream does this site use?
The production OpenRadio stream for Kigali Urban Radio. On iPhone and Safari it plays the HLS stream; other browsers play the MP3 stream.
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The station may be briefly off air or reconnecting. Wait a minute and press play again.