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Comedians take a bow at a past edition of _Thank God It’s Funny_. The comedy night returns Saturday at Kigali Universe with Kenyan act Doug Mutai leading the lineup. PHOTO BY Kellya Raissa for The New Times.
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Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more
Spinny & Friends expands while Yampano hearing raises questions. COURTESY
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Culture watch: Spinny & Friends expands, Yampano hearing draws media debate
 
DJs Melvyn, Etania, City Girl, Kash Pro and Spinny are set to headline a high-energy night at Atelier du Vin this Friday. COURTESY.
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Kigali: BAL Final headlines weekend of concerts, exhibits & raves
Renowned Rwandan comedian John Muyenzi, popularly known as Babu Joe.
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Comedian Babu Joe set for Dar fest
 
Streetwear to take stage at ICYACUMI’s convention market, where Kigali and Nairobi creatives connect through design, culture & trade. COURTESY.
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Where to head in Kigali this weekend
Kigali’s first circus nightlife fusion event set for May 23 at Mundi Center. COURTESY
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Kigali’s first circus-nightlife fusion event heads to Mundi Center
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