{"id":57525,"date":"2024-05-21T11:55:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T09:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/adekunle-gold-the-ben-chris-eazy-alyn-sano-to-headline-entertainment-at-basketball-africa-leagues-bal-finale-in-rwanda\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T11:55:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T09:55:28","slug":"adekunle-gold-the-ben-chris-eazy-alyn-sano-to-headline-entertainment-at-basketball-africa-leagues-bal-finale-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/adekunle-gold-the-ben-chris-eazy-alyn-sano-to-headline-entertainment-at-basketball-africa-leagues-bal-finale-in-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Adekunle Gold, The Ben, Chris Eazy, Alyn Sano to headline entertainment at Basketball Africa League\u2019s (BAL) Finale in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"press-body-in\">\n                            <span><br \/>\n                                                            KIGALI, Rwanda, May 21, 2024\/APO Group\/ &#8212;<br \/>\n                                                        <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/3WOYODx\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/BAL.NBA.com<\/a>) today announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline the entertainment at the BK Arena when the BAL Playoffs &amp; Finals tips off on May 24 in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigerian global superstar Adekunle Gold will grace the stage alongside some of Rwanda\u2019s hit makers including The Ben, Juno Kizigenza, Alyn Sano, Chris Eazy and more!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fan Zone<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Fan Zone, situated at BK Arena parking lot, will be open to fans on game days from 2:00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. CAT and during weekends from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. CAT.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Fan Zone will offer a range of activities for both the young and adults, including 3-on-3 basketball games, food trucks, a photo booth, and music by DJ Loft and DJ Kim.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>In-Arena Entertainment<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Playoffs &amp; Finals fan in-arena experience will feature pre-game and halftime performances by music artists, dancers, drummers, and dunk teams.\u00a0 Fans can expect some of the biggest Rwandan artists on stage and curated music experience from some of the city\u2019s hottest such as DJ Sonia &amp; Hottempah Collective and an international DJ, Fully Focus (Kenya).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Starting May 24, every game will showcase diverse performers catering to all age groups; Adekunle Gold, Juno Kizigenza, Alyn Sano &amp; Chris Eazy will perform during the opening weekend. \u00a0Kivumbi King, Ariel Wayz &amp; The Ben will close the Finals with halftime performances during the closing weekend May 31 &#8211; June 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are now on sale\u00a0at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/4dPudvN\" rel=\"noopener\">BAL.NBA.com<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apo-opa.co\/44NoP8t\" rel=\"noopener\">TiCQet.com<\/a>. Single game tickets start at 1600 RWF.\u00a0Fans can save up to 20% on single ticket prices by purchasing a tournament pass to watch all games during the Playoffs and Finals. Fans who buy tickets will have free access to the BAL Fan Zone at BK Arena.\u00a0Fans can save up to 35% off single ticket prices for group packages by\u00a0emailing\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bal.africa-newsroom.com\/mailto:BalTickets@thebal.com\" rel=\"noopener\">BalTickets@thebal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"467\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:56px;height:28px;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>DATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:411px;height:28px;\">\n<p><strong>PERFORMANCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:56px;height:43px;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>24 May<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:411px;height:43px;\">\n<p>Opening Ceremony:<\/p>\n<p>Game One Halftime: Juno Kizigenza<br \/>\n\t\t\tGame two Halftime: Adekunle Gold<\/p>\n<p>Timeout: Dancers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:56px;height:43px;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>25 May<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:411px;height:43px;\">\n<p>Game One Halftime: Bwiza<br \/>\n\t\t\tGame Two Halftime: Kenny Sol<br \/>\n\t\t\tTimeout: Dancers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:56px;height:42px;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>26 May<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:411px;height:42px;\">\n<p>Game One Halftime: Alyn Sano<br \/>\n\t\t\tGame Two Halftime: Chris Eazy<br \/>\n\t\t\tTimeout: Dancers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:56px;height:42px;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>27 May<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:411px;height:42px;\">\n<p>Game One Halftime: Dancers<br \/>\n\t\t\tGame Two Halftime : Ish Kevin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:56px;height:42px;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>29 May<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:411px;height:42px;\">\n<p>Game One Halftime: Kivumbi King<br \/>\n\t\t\tGame Two Halftime: Kevin Kade<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:56px;height:42px;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>31 May<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:411px;height:42px;\">\n<p>Game One Halftime: Ariel Wayz<br \/>\n\t\t\tElevate Showcase: Dancers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width:56px;height:42px;\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>1 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>June<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:411px;height:42px;\">\n<p>Game One Halftime: The Ben<\/p>\n<p>Closing Ceremony: Rwandan National Ballet &amp; HipHop Crew<br \/>\n\t\t\tTimeout: Dancers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bal.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/adekunle-gold-the-ben-chris-eazy-alyn-sano-to-headline-entertainment-at-basketball-africa-leagues-bal-finale-in-rwanda?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KIGALI, Rwanda, May 21, 2024\/APO Group\/ &#8212; The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https:\/\/BAL.NBA.com) today announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline the entertainment at the BK Arena when the BAL Playoffs &amp; Finals tips off on May 24 in Kigali, Rwanda. 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