Weekend Proggie

Roof Top Party at KCT You won’t believe it, but it’s on at Kigali City Tower (KCT). Heineken and RwandAir are holding what they called the “RoofTop Party”.

Friday, March 30, 2012
Urban Boyz at NUR,Tom Close for Salax Awards,DJ Pinye at KCT RoofTop 4

Roof Top Party at KCTYou won’t believe it, but it’s on at Kigali City Tower (KCT). Heineken and RwandAir are holding what they called the "RoofTop Party”.Being the big party that it’s supposed to be, the organisers have flown in one of the region’s celebrated spinners, DJ Pinye from Kenya. It’s a party you can’t afford to miss. Entry fee is Rwf5, 000 and the party starts at 9p.m."Ishyamba” Album LaunchIn the last few years, they’ve certainly earned a huge fan base. Today, Urban Boyz, arguably one of Rwanda’s most famous groups, is launching its second album dubbed ‘Ishyamba’.The 12-track album will be launched at the National University of Rwanda-NUR auditorium. A host of local acts including Tom Close, King James, Jay Polly, Uncle Austin, Christopher, and many others will provide the curtain raisers.All you need is Rwf1, 000. If you want to be given VIP treatment, you will part with Rwf2, 000. The concert begins at 6p.m.4th Edition of Salax AwardsThe fourth edition of Rwanda’s premier music awards, Salax Awards, will take place tomorrow at Petit Stade in Remera.Expected to perform include Jozy, Kim Kizito, Inganzo Ngari, Urban Boys and Riderman, Dream Boyz, Jay Poly, Just Family and Bull Dog.The other performances of the night are; King James - Turi Kumwe, Kitoko – akabuto, Makanyaga feat Samputu – Rubanda,  Christopher feat Danny - Iri joro, Kamichi – Ifirimbi ya nyuma (N’izindi),  Jack B- Mumparire,  Tom Close feat Uncle Austin – Ndamuhamagara.At the same event, there will also be tributes for fallen music stars, Christopher Matata and American musician Whitney Houston. The show will be graced by music greats Cecile Kayirebwa and Kidum Kibido.Entrance fee to the red carpet event organised by Ikirezi group is Rwf2, 000 and Rwf10, 000 for ordinary and VIP seats, respectively. Gates will open at 4pm.Executive After Party at Crystal LoungeFor those of you who only feel comfortable around fellow executives, the place to be today is Crystal Lounge at Top Tower Hotel.DJ Afshon will be the man playing the music. Don’t only carry your business card but also Rwf 10,000 (Entrance fee).Beautiful Campus Night in HuyeBesides Urban Boys’ ‘Ishyamba’ album launch at the NUR auditorium, people in Huye will today be treated to a Red-Carpet entrance to Space Place located in Butare town.DJ Danches, DJ Rob and DJ Regis are the DJs of the night that will begin at 7pm. The entry fee is Rwf1, 000 and Rwf1, 500 for singles and couples respectively.Ingenzi Band in Live ConcertIf you are interested in live music, head to St. Paul hall at St. Famille at 3pm for a live concert by Ingenzi Band (Orchestre Ingenzi) tomorrow and at the Kids park- Cadillac Night club at 3pm on Sunday.Both shows go for Rwf2,000and proceeds from the concert will help the band’s lead guitarist Mihigo Francois Chouchou to open up a music school that will teach promising up-coming musicians how to play music instruments.Karaoke at VirungaDue to public demand, Virunga sports bar at MTN Centre has added Friday night as another day of Karaoke. As usual, popular karaoke host Carolyne Nderitu will be your host. The night is sponsored by Skol beer.