Lately, a series of showbiz news have been attracting people’s attention both on social media and in the media. The New Times looks at the showbiz stories that made headlines during the past week.

Tom Close is back

Rwandan star Tom Close is back in the game after spending two years without releasing music.

The ‘Si Beza’ hit maker bounced back in the game with a 13-track album dubbed ‘Essence’ that features big names such as Wezi from Zambia, Apass from Uganda, Sat-B from Burundi, Riderman, Nel Ngabo, Bull Dog, and B-Trey among others.

Tom Close rose to stardom in 2008 after dropping his maiden album ‘Kuki’, and later became a big star in Rwanda’s music industry after winning the first edition of Primus Guma Guma Superstar competition, which landed him a deal to record a song with Jamaica’s Sean Kingston.

His comeback has left many Rwandan music lovers talking on social media.

Bruce Melodie react to Burundi’s decision to ban Rwandan songs

Rwandan star Bruce Melodie did not take well with the banning of his songs in Burundi as he recently revealed in a YouTube interview. His songs, Akinyuma and Ikinyafu, were among the seven Rwandan songs banned in Burundi by the National Communication Council of Burundi.

During the YouTube interview, Bruce Melodie noted that his songs, which many say encourage the youth to engage in immoral behavior, don’t even contain dirty content.

He also said that Burundians had been practicing immoral behaviors even before he started producing music, indicating that the accusations lacked facts. "There are a lot of things that kill people other than our songs. How do you ban my songs before banning cigarettes?” Bruce Melodie said.

Ayra Starr to perform in Rwanda

One of the best rising female artistes on the continent, Ayra Starr, could perform in Rwanda this year as different reports indicated last week.

It is said that she might be on the long line-up of artistes to perform in Kigali during the BAL playoffs slated for May 20-27.

Ayra Starr who is signed under Mavin Records will be performing in Rwanda for the first time ever. She rose to stardom after producing her first album dubbed ‘19 and Dangerous’.

Other members of Mavin Records like Rema and Bayanni have already staged in Kigali on different occasions.

Davis D’s new look leaves many talking

On social media, Davis D's followers continue to express their shock to the pictures he posted that show him in a unique style.

The artiste, who often appears in the media, was seen wearing Yeezy red boots and shorts. Many are saying that Davis D’s new style is too girly while others credit him for being one of the best fashionistas in the music industry.

Meanwhile, it is also being reported that he might have started his clothing line and that he will soon launch his first collection.