Rwandan hip-hop group Tuff Gang is preparing to reunite with its fans at the third edition of the ‘Icyumba cya Rap’ concert, where it will unveil some of the tracks from its upcoming album, ‘Umutwaro’.
The concert is scheduled for December 26, 2026, at Zaria Court in Remera, where the group will perform for fans and introduce new music from the long-awaited album.
The group has reportedly already filmed the music video for one of the album’s tracks, with filming taking place on November 8, 2026. The song is among those expected to be performed at the concert.
‘Umutwaro’ is a special project for Tuff Gang as it will feature the voice of the late Tuyishimire Joshua, popularly known as Jay Polly, one of the group’s founding members and an influential figure in Rwanda’s hip-hop scene.
In December 2025, Bull Dogg revealed that the project had been initiated while Jay Polly was still alive, explaining that the group had decided to complete it to preserve the work they had started together.
Tuff Gang said the album would include songs recorded with Jay Polly before his death, as well as other tracks produced later and updated to reflect contemporary musical trends.
In June 2026, Fireman announced that ‘Umutwaro’ had been completed, revealing that it would feature prominent Rwandan musicians, including The Ben and Bruce Melodie.
The album will also bring together Tuff Gang members Bull Dogg, Fireman, Green P, P-Fla and Jay Polly, alongside other guest artists.
Fireman described the project as an exceptional release, saying fans had something special to look forward to.
“I would describe it as an extraordinary album, something you have never heard before. You have a lot to look forward to,” he said.
The ‘Icyumba cya Rap’ concert is now heading into its third edition as part of efforts to promote hip-hop culture in Rwanda and provide a platform for rappers to connect with their fans.
The initiative began in late 2024, but its first concert, initially scheduled for December 27, 2024, at Canal Olympia Rebero, was postponed after heavy rainfall damaged equipment prepared for the event.
It was eventually held on January 10, 2025, at Camp Kigali, although Tuff Gang could not perform due to time constraints and the venue’s closing hours.
The second edition took place on December 26, 2025, at Zaria Court in Remera, bringing together several rappers, including Riderman, Bull Dogg, Fireman, P-Fla, Green P, Bushali, Danny Nanone, Young Grace, Logan Joe and Bruce The 1st.
During the concert, Tuff Gang reunited on stage after seven years when Bull Dogg invited Fireman, P-Fla and Green P to perform some of their popular songs, including ‘Inkongoro y’Umushimusi’, ‘Amaganya’ and ‘Kwicuma’.
Before the upcoming concert, Tuff Gang is also expected to perform at an event marking 60 years of Bank of Kigali’s operations in Rwanda, scheduled for December 5, 2026, at BK Arena.
Other performers at the celebration will include Bruce Melodie, Butera Knowless, Riderman and the music group Active.
‘Umutwaro’ is among the most anticipated releases for Tuff Gang fans, particularly because it will preserve Jay Polly’s musical contribution and reconnect listeners with the group’s history.
