Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
[New Times] This week, on Friday, September 1, Rwanda will hold its signature conservation event, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, known locally as Kwita Izina, in which the country’s conservation efforts are recognized globally.
Rwanda: Mike Kayihura, Alyn Sano, Kivumbi to Perform at Blankets & Wine Kigali
[New Times] Organisers of the famous Blankets & Wine slated for September 3, at Canal Olympia, Rebero have announced that the much anticipated show will feature a diverse lineup of talented artists including Mike Kayihura, Alyn Sano, Kivumbi King,…
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Refutes Rumours of Leaving 1:55am Record Label
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan musician, Bruce Itahiwacu, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, has said that he is still part of 1:55 AM record label and that he has no plans of parting ways with the label anytime soon.
Rwanda: Prince Kid, Miss Elsa to Wed on September 1
[New Times] Dieudonne Ishimwe, popularly known as Prince Kid, and Miss Rwanda 2017 Elsa Iradukunda will officially tie the knot on Friday, September 1.
Africa: From the Congo to Capitol Hill: A Coming-of-Age Memoir by Stephen R. Weissman
[allAfrica] A remarkable memoir of an American’s intimate engagement with the Congo, one throwing new light upon America’s political challenges today.from amazon.com
Rwanda: Juno Kizigenza Grants Diehard Fan Her Dream
[New Times] A young girl, known by the name of Joyeuse, has been trending on different social media platforms for proclaiming her love for singer Juno Kizigenza and how she would be honored to meet him.
Rwanda: Bad Rama Reunites With Brother 29 Years After Separation
[New Times] The Mane record label founder, Ramadhan Mupenda, best known as Bad Rama, has been reunited with his long-lost younger brother nearly 30 years after separation. The emotional encounter comes as a beacon of hope after The 1994 genocide agains…
Rwanda: Amanda Akaliza Engaged to Longtime Fiancé
[New Times] Akaliza Amanda, the first runner-up of Miss Rwanda 2022, has said yes to the “will you marry me?” question from a man identified as Jonas, whom she has been dating for almost two years.
Rwanda: Five Rwandan Artistes Nominated for Trace Awards
[New Times] Global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace has announced the nominees for its inaugural TRACE Awards in Africa slated for October 21.
Rwanda: Burna Boy Expected in Kigali
[New Times] Nigeria’s Afrobeats star Burna Boy, who is among the top nominees for the Trace Awards, is expected to attend the first of this kind event to be held in Kigali, Rwanda on October 21.