Kigalians concluded Liberation Week with a number of concerts to keep music lovers entertained. However, with or without concerts, showbiz never runs out news in such a busy city with a busy entertainment industry. The New Times looks at the top showbiz stories that made headlines over the just-concluded week. Safi Madiba’s ex in love again The last talk on Safi Madiba’s relationship with his wife Judith Niyonizera was mostly about how their break up happened so fast, just three years after they tied the knot, but fresh reports on the streets indicate the has opened a new love chapter with another guy. The couple enjoyed the best moments of their life together until the former Urban Boys lead singer declared that he and Niyonizera are no longer husband and wife. While Niyonizera helped Safi get visa to Canada hoping to have him by her side for the rest of their lives, the latter had other plans as he left his wife after just months living of together. Safi was on different occasions quoted in media saying that he has called it quits since 2020, but Niyonizera insisted that only death would separate them as agreed when they shared their vows five years ago. But now, since Niyonizera is reported to have given her heart to another man is an indication that she has given up on Safi for good. Losing Safi is just part of her life’s journey as she now considers her future with the man whose identity remains unknown yet. Although she chose to keep her new relationship private, she could not hide her feelings towards her lover that she shared photos and videos of the two sharing moments of romance together on social media. Who’s won Lick Lick’s heart? Eight years have gone by since Producer Lick Lick parted ways with his ex-girlfriend Oda Paccy with whom they have a son. Since then, the US-based producer has made his love life too private from the media. However, his relationship with a new girlfriend identified as ‘Ella’ is becoming too difficult to control. Close friends of Lick Lick insist that it is too difficult to win his heart but Ella has successfully done it with the couple now celebrating one year since they agreed to be in a relationship. It’s since been quite a ride between the two and, when the producer this week celebrated his 35th birthday, Ella was among very few people who attended his 35th birthday bash which was also attended by musician Meddy and his wife Mimi Mehfira as well as showbiz journalist Ernesto Ugeziwe, among others. Davis D’s European music tour halted After successful concerts in Bruxelles (Belgium) and Lyon (France), Nantes (France) and Germany were Davis D’s next stops on his European music tour. However, the Rwandan community in both Nantes and Germany was surprised to hear that the singer cancelled the concerts and eventually returned to Kigali. The New Times understands that the singer and his manager Bernard Bagenzi had few days left on their stay as prescribed on their visa and had no option but to return to Kigali after their application to extend their stay in Europe was denied. The duo is now looking to apply for another visa with more days before returning to Europe to resume the tour. Is actress Munezero up for a breakup? Well-wishers were looking forward to seeing musician Lionel Sentore and actress Aline Munezero enjoy their happily-ever after together after they tied the knot in January, this year. However, their vow could come to a shocking end any time with reports suggesting that all is not well between the couple. Local media last week reported that Munezero, who is popularly known as Bijou, and her husband parted ways but they kept it private from the media. However, neither of the two has confirmed the reports surrounding the couple over a possible break-up.
