Rwanda: B-Threy to Collaborate With Burukyln Boyz, Sat-B, Nikki Samonas on New Mixtape

[ad_1] Rwandan rapper B-Threy is set to drop the much-anticipated "Muheto Wa Kabiri Mushya," the second installment in his Muheto mixtape series. Breaking away from the norm, this mixtape boasts a lineup of featured artists that offers a fresh and unexpected twist. The exclusive premiere of the mixtape started on Audiomack a week before its official release on January 26. Fans can purchase the mixtape at prices ranging from $1 to $50, allowing for pre-listening privileges before the official release […]

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Rwanda: Crisis-Hit Kiyovu Dumped Out of Peace Cup on Away Goal Rule

[ad_1] Gorilla FC Secured a Quarter-final berth in the 2023/24 Peace Cup competition despite losing 3-1 to Kiyovu at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Tuesday, January 23. The first leg at the same venue ended 2-0 in favor of Gorilla FC and they have qualified on away goal rule after scoring a crucial goal in their 3-1 loss in the second leg as the two sides played out a 3-3 aggregate draw after two legs. Kiyovu headed into the game without […]

January 24, 2024 4

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Rwanda: Preps for Iteka African Cultural Festival in High Gear

[ad_1] Preparations for the second edition of Iteka African Cultural Festival (IACF2024), slated for January 24-27, is in high gear as performers end rehearsals, Yannick Niyonzima, the brains behind the event, has said. Niyonzima said this during a presser held on Monday, January 22, to discuss this years' theme of the festival and explore its genesis. "The theme "Art, a Tool for Humanity", celebrates diverse African cultures and the transformative power of art in fostering unity, humanity, social cohesion and […]

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Rwanda: Basketball – 13 Teams Confirmed for Legacy Tourney

[ad_1] A total of 13 teams have confirmed their participation at the upcoming 2024 Legacy Basketball Tournament that will take place in Kigali from January 25-27. Organised by Rwandan topflight basketball side United Generation Basketball (UGB) in partnership with local basketball governing body (FERWABA), Legacy Tournament has been taking place annually since 2018, to honor club founders Championat Aimable and Jean De Dieu Nizeyimana who pioneered the team's legacy of promoting, developing and empowering future leaders and athletes through basketball. […]

January 24, 2024 4

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Rwanda: Singer Marina Talks Collabos, Fresh Chapter

[ad_1] After a prolonged music hiatus, singer and songwriter Marine Uwase Ingabire, widely known by her stage name as Marina, is striving to enhance her career to keep chart-topping hits that resonate with the experiences of daily life and celebrations. Marina stepped into the spotlight in 2017 under singer and radio presenter Uncle Austin's guidance, and later joined The Mane music record label in 2018. Despite gaining fame, her collaboration with the group ended shortly after its initiation. The 'Log […]

January 24, 2024 4

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Rwanda: Tourists to Rwanda Nearly Triple in Two Years

[ad_1] Efforts invested in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and doubling the fleet for RwandAir almost tripled tourists coming to Rwanda within two years. Speaking during the National Dialogue-Umushyikirano, on January 23, 2024, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente said the number of tourists to Rwanda increased from 521,000 in 2021 to 1.4 million in 2023. "RwandAir resumed flights after Covid-19 pandemic and opened new routes to different destinations including Paris, London, Doha, and others. RwandAir also launched services to transport cargo. […]

January 24, 2024 4

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Namibia: New Year, New Local Literature

[ad_1] Supernatural stories from east and southern Africa, reflections on a childhood at Katima Mulilo, Doek's debut anthology and a megachurch murder mystery are the bait for bibliophiles as a number of authors greet the new year with new local literature. From Femi Kayode returning investigate psychologist Philip Taiwo in 'Gaslight' to MA Kelly's nine fictional tales in 'A Bed on Bricks', Sylvia Schlettwein's autobiographical anecdotes in 'Katima - A Namibian Childhood' and Doek's continental selection of sparkling short stories, […]

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Kenya: Rugby Extravaganza Awaits Land of Ingokho and Obusuma as KRU Release Dates for 2023 National Sevens Circuit

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kakamega will host one of the legs of this year's National Sevens Circuit, which commence on July 27-28 with the Christie Sevens in Nairobi. Katchmeka -- traditionally a rugby breeding ground in Kenya -- will host the KRU 7s on the weekend of August 3-4 as a replacement for the Tisap 7s that is traditionally held in neighbouring Eldoret. It is also home to Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar and KRU Championships side, Masinde Muliro RFC. After […]

January 24, 2024 4

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Namibia Confident Against Sri Lanka….After Australia Defeat

[ad_1] The Walvis Bay Salt Eagles will look to bounce back from their four wicket defeat to Austrailia when they face Sri Lanka today in their second U19 Cricket World Cup game. The Namibian outfit will go up against a confident Sri Lanka team who beat Zimbabwe by 39 runs in their group C opener on Sunday. This left the two African teams at the bottom of the group. Austrailia, like Sri Lanka, have two points, but lead group C […]

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