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Ruti Joël Set to Perform in Belgium, Prepares New Album

The Ben Announces East African Music Showcase for New Year 2027

Rwanda Mourns Veteran Traditional Musician Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa
Rwanda has lost one of its celebrated voices in traditional music. Veteran musician Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, whose songs captured the country’s cultural identity, history and collective emotions, died on Friday morning,…

Mike Tyson Reveals $50,000 Luxury Perfume Collection
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has revealed that he still spends heavily on luxury perfumes, with his personal fragrance collection estimated to be worth $50,000. The 60-year-old boxing legend shared the…

Russell Brand Faces Trial Over Seven Sexual Offence Charges in London
British entertainer Russell Brand has appeared before London's Southwark Crown Court to face seven sexual offence charges involving six women, as prosecutors outlined allegations of rape and sexual assault spanning a…

Miss Vanessa Uwase to Release Memoir on Motherhood, Personal Struggles and Healing
Rwandan beauty queen and social media personality Vanessa Uwase is preparing to share her personal journey through a new book, Graceful Beginnings, exploring the transition from public fame to motherhood and the…

Nyabongo I Crowned King as Museveni Calls for Protection of Uganda’s Heritage
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned the new Omukama of the Tooro Kingdom, with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attending the ceremony at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal. Nyabongo I, formerly known as Edward…

Gabrielle Henry Opens Up About Difficult Recovery After Miss Universe Stage Fall
Former Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Gabrielle Henry has spoken publicly about the difficult recovery she has faced since suffering serious injuries in a fall during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Thailand…

Ishimwe Vestine Files for Divorce as Court Proceedings Begin
Gospel singer Ishimwe Vestine has petitioned the Kicukiro Primary Court to grant her a permanent divorce from her husband, Ouedraogo Idrissa , slightly more than a year after their wedding. On Monday, September 14,…

Harmonize Confirms Breakup with Kajala for the Third Time
Tanzanian singer Harmonize has confirmed that he and actress Frida Kajala have ended their relationship for the third time, bringing another chapter of their highly publicised on-and-off romance to an end. Harmonize…

Pamela Uwicyeza Challenges Rwanda’s Reported Dress Code Enforcement
Rwandan celebrity Pamela Uwicyeza has spoken out against the reported treatment of women who were denied entry to a Diamond Platnumz concert in Kigali over their clothing. Security personnel at the BK Arena parking…

Umuganura: Rwanda’s Cultural Heritage Festival Celebrating Harvest, Unity and Self-Reliance
On Friday, the first week of August 2026, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda are celebrating Umuganura, an annual cultural festival dedicated to celebrating harvest, hard work, unity and collective progress. Although many…

Shakira and Burna Boy team up with Uganda’s Ghetto Kids for FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show
Global music icons Shakira and Burna Boy are making final preparations for one of the most anticipated entertainment moments of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after teaming up with Uganda’s famous young dance group, Ghetto…

Comedian Learnmore Jonasi Wins Legal Battle Over $27 Million ‘Lion King’ Joke Lawsuit
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi has won a legal battle after a Los Angeles federal judge dismissed a $27 million defamation lawsuit filed against him over a joke involving a chant from Disney’s The Lion King. The lawsuit was…

Ariana Grande Withdraws From ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Due to Touring Schedule
Pop superstar Ariana Grande has stepped away from her planned role in the upcoming 13th season of “American Horror Story” after scheduling conflicts with her ongoing Eternal Sunshine tour made it impossible for her to…

Ashton Hall and Kagarara: A Digital Friendship That Became a Global Story of Inspiration, Inclusion and Opportunity
What started as a connection on social media has grown into a powerful international story of friendship, determination and inclusion, as American fitness influencer Ashton Hall continues his African journey with…

African Music Is Becoming One of the World's Most Powerful Cultural Exports
African music has entered a remarkable period of global recognition. What was once considered a regional sound has evolved into an international cultural movement that continues to influence charts, festivals and…

The Creator Economy Is No Longer the Future—It Is Reshaping Global Entertainment Today
Only a decade ago, becoming a global entertainment star often required signing with a television network, movie studio or major record label. Today, that reality has changed dramatically. Independent content creators…

Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian Join Lewis Hamilton in Monaco Grand Prix Paddock Appearance
The glamour of Hollywood once again met the high-octane world of Formula 1 as made a high-profile appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix, where she was seen supporting seven-time world champion , alongside her sister .…

“Freedom 250” Concert Sparks Lineup Confusion as Artists Deny Participation
A planned concert tied to the upcoming “Freedom 250” celebration has descended into confusion after multiple artists publicly contradicted their supposed involvement, creating a wave of withdrawals, clarifications, and…

Uganda's Ghetto Kids Invited to Perform with Shakira at World Cup 2026 Final
Ghetto Kids Getting Golden Buzzer in their performance at Britain's Got Talent In 2023. /File Photo Colombian pop superstar Shakira has invited Uganda's Ghetto Kids to perform alongside her at the halftime show of the…

Shakira wins €55m tax refund as Spanish court rules against authorities
Shakira, 49, has won a legal victory after a Spanish court ordered the country’s tax authority to refund around €55 million ($64 million), ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her tax…

DJ Toxxyk Given Second Chance with Suspended Sentence and Path to Rehabilitation
The Primary Court of Nyarugenge has convicted Shema Arnold de Bosscher, widely known as DJ Toxxyk, on multiple charges linked to a fatal road accident and related offenses, while granting him conditional leniency aimed…
