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Muhinde said performing in English is about making his work understandable to audiences outside the country and preparing for stages beyond Kigali. File
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Muhinde expands comedy reach with English-language sets

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Kigali International Peace Marathon returns on June 13 and 14, bringing runners from Rwanda and beyond to one of the country's biggest sporting events. PHOTO BY: Dan K. Gatsinzi
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Top seven weekend picks: Kigali and Rubavu

Friday, June 12, 2026
Renowned Rwandan comedian John Muyenzi, popularly known as Babu Joe.
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Comedian Babu Joe set for Dar fest

Monday, May 25, 2026
Ugandan comedian Dr. Hillary Okello to join local acts Micheal Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, Arnold Mutara and Babu Joe for Thank God It’s Funny at Kigali Universe this Friday night. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza.
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Kigali’s weekend has theater, comedy & a Mother’s Day finish

Friday, May 08, 2026
Dr. Hillary Okello, the Ugandan Comedian is in Kigali for a performance at Friday’s Thank God It’s Funny, to take place at Kigali Universe.
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Dr. Hillary Okello: The comedian who once treated patients in Kampala

Friday, May 08, 2026
The Gen Z Comedy Show March edition will feature only in-house comedians.. Photo courtesy

Gen Z Comedy Show returns with only in-house performers

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Ugandan comedian Patrick Salvado believes it's a good idea for performers to first learn Rwanda's history and culture before their performances. All photos by Kellya Keza

Salvado urges visiting performers to learn and respect Rwanda’s history

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Ugandan comedian Patrick Salvador arrive at Kigali International Airport in Kigali on Wednesday, March 5, ahead of the Thank God It’s Funny comedy show on Friday

Funnymen Salvador, Teacher Mpamire jet in for comedy show in Kigali

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Arthur Nkusi demonstrated that Rwandan stand-up can travel beyond borders. His performances abroad showed preparation and cultural awareness. Craish Bahizi

Elevating Rwandan comedy to global standards

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, speaks during the launch of BKreative at the Kigali Public Library on February 24. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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BKreative to unlock up to Rwf1bn financing for Rwanda’s creatives

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Rwandan poet Junior Rumaga is set to launch an annual arts event concept dubbed Siga Art Festival . Craish BAHIZI
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Poet Rumaga to launch annual arts festival in Huye

Monday, February 16, 2026
Michael Sengazi will perform at Lemon Kigali with a special one-man show cheekily dubbed Kigali We ShareLove on Valentine's Day on February 14. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Sengazi swaps roses for laughs this Valentine’s Day

Sunday, February 08, 2026