Get ready, Rotterdam — on Friday, June 6, the stage at Maassilo will ignite when Nigerian afrobeats superstar Ruger arrives with his explosive live show. Known for his high-energy sound, distinctive vocals, and sharp lyrics, Ruger has taken the global afro scene by storm with chart-topping hits like “Dior,” “Girlfriend,” and “Asiwaju.”
Following sold-out shows in Amsterdam, London, and Lagos, it’s now Rotterdam’s turn to experience Ruger’s unmatched stage presence and electric performance. Expect an evening filled with rhythm, charisma, and vibes that will stay with you long after the music stops. Ruger’s collaborations with afrobeats heavyweights like D’Prince and Rema have further cemented his place as one of the genre’s leading voices.
But the night doesn’t end there.
Right after the concert, Maassilo transforms for the launch of an exciting new concept: House of Afro.
This unique afterparty celebrates music that has roots — directly or indirectly — on the African continent. From Afrobeats to Amapiano, Hip Hop to Jazz, Reggaeton to Funk, Soulful House to Afrohouse — expect a musical journey across cultures, genres, and continents. House of Afro is where sound, dance, and connection come together in one unforgettable experience.
One night, two powerful events.
Whether you’re coming for Ruger’s explosive live show, the vibrant energy of House of Afro, or both — Friday, June 6 at Maassilo is the place to be.
About Ruger:
In just a few short years, Ruger has become one of Nigeria’s biggest artists. Describing his music as Afrodancehall – a fusion of Afrobeats with Dancehall elements – Ruger has brought childhood inspirations with his natural musical abilities to create music that has captivated audiences from around the world. His impressive catalogue includes many multi-million streaming records including ‘Asiwaju’ (#1 single in Nigeria, 130M YouTube views, 155M Spotify streams, 1M TikTok creations) ‘Toma Toma’ with Tiwa Savage, ‘Girlfriend’ (133M YouTube views, 75M Spotify streams) ‘Dior,’ ‘Bounce’ and ‘We We’. An in-demand artist all over the globe, Ruger’s also collaborated with a vast array of superstar artists, such as Rema, BNXN, Clean Bandit, David Guetta & Anne Marie.
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