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Who is Lauren Sanchez? Journalist, pilot and Jeff Bezos' fiancé

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Rwandan-American rapper Shizzo Afropapi is officially off the market after getting engaged to pop culture journalist Yvonne Kayitesi.
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Rwandan Rapper Shizzo pops the question to Tessy in glamorous Dubai proposal

Monday, June 16, 2025
Chriss Eazy pictured with his late mother, who was a frequent presence in his life and work, including on his YouTube channel. COURTESY.
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Rwandan musician Chriss Eazy mourns the loss of his mother

Friday, June 13, 2025
This Sunday, June 15, Healing Worship Ministry presents a night of spiritual revival and worship at KCEV Camp Kigali. Beginning at 5 p.m. Courtesy
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What’s on in Kigali: Music, culture, and worship events to catch this weekend

Friday, June 13, 2025
Khaby Lame attends a Basketball Africa League game during the Sahara Conference in Dakar, Senegal. COURTESY.
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TikTok’s Khaby Lame detained in Las Vegas for overstaying U.S. Visa

Sunday, June 08, 2025
Runners take part in the Kigali International Peace Marathon on June 8. More than a race, the event offers participants a chance to run for peace while taking in the sights of Rwanda’s capital.
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What to do in Kigali this weekend: Concerts, peace marathon, and day parties

Friday, June 06, 2025
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Diamond Platnumz weds Zuchu after years of ‘On-and-Off’ romance

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Krystyna Pyszkova of Czech Republic, left, crowns her successor Opal Suchata of Thailand after she won the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad, India, Saturday, May 31, 2025 (AP Photo/ Mahesh Kumar A)
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Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Rapper Khalfan and Marina up in the arms after the former accused Marina of disrespect
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Showbiz trends: What’s behind Marina and Khalfan’s heated feud?

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Ugandan musicain Weasel Manizo has said that her fiancee Sandra Teta is introducing him to her family before they proceed with their wedding-Photo by IGIHE
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Weasel in Kigali to meet Sandra Teta’s family ahead of wedding

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Ghanaian Afrobeats star King Promise was the first grace the Nile Conference halftime show on Saturday, May 17-Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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PHOTOS: How BAL is blending sport and culture in Kigali

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Miss Supranational 2020 Shanita Umunyana (L) was also in attendance as APR took on MBB on Sunday, May 18. Umunyana is the sister of injured APR star Osborn Shema
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PHOTOS: Kamie Crawford, Octopizzo and celebrities showing up at BAL

Monday, May 19, 2025
Guests enjoy music and mingling during a past edition of Amapiano & Brunch, where food and sound come together in a laid-back atmosphere. The next edition takes place Saturday, May 17, at Atelier Du Vin in Kigali.
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Beyond BAL: 10 can’t-miss events happening in Kigali this weekend

Friday, May 16, 2025
Gen Z founder Fally Merci introduces rap veteran AmaG The Black to the crowd. COURTESY
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Rapper AmaG The Black, Umushumba, and rising star ‘Umujura’ thrill Gen Z crowd

Friday, May 16, 2025
Tanzania’s homegrown electronic genre, Singeli, is officially in the running for UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity-File
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East African showbiz: Chagga’s threat, Konde Gang drama and Singeli's nod from UNESCO

Monday, May 12, 2025
Celebrate the matriarchs in your life this Sunday, May 11, with a live music brunch at Atelier du Vin-Courtesy
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Where to unwind this weekend: Mother's Day brunches, Makanyaga live and co.

Friday, May 09, 2025
Tanzanian musician Harmonize has refuted rumor of a reunion with his ex girlfriend Fridah Kadjala-courtesy
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Harmonize refutes reunion with Kajala, gifting her new Range Rover

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
US-based Rwanda musician Meddy on Monday, April 28, announced that he and his wife Mimi Mehfira welcome their second child and named him Zayn M Ngabo-courtesy
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Meddy and wife welcome second child

Monday, April 28, 2025
Grace Room Ministries is hosting the second edition of its Days of Thanksgiving Conference from April 25 to 27 at the BK Arena.
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A long weekend of culture, praise, and play in Kigali

Friday, April 25, 2025
Gospel musician Chryso Ndasingwa is set to host his first-ever Easter Experience concert at Intare Conference Arena on Sunday, April 20.
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What’s on in Kigali this weekend: Easter, remembrance, wellness, more

Friday, April 18, 2025