Central Africa

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe has finally said 'Yes' to fiancé Michael Tesfay after two years dating. Tesfay and Naomie were first reported to be dating in early 2022 before making their relationship public via their social media a few months later, sharing photos of them together with captions of romance. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Naomie Nishimwe crowned Miss Rwanda 2020 Via what appears to be his only Instagram post, the Ethiopian tech entrepreneur shared photos of their engagement on […]

[ad_1] For the first time, Gorilla Fashion Week hosted a two-day fashion showcase and discussion around the fashion industry and arts in Kigali. The fashion showcase, held from December 29-30, was organized by IPRC Kigali and Rwanda Fashion Model Union (RFMU) targeting to promote emerging fashion brands and connect them to potential investors from the local and international market. Gorilla Fashion Week is not just about exhibition as it kicked off with a special session on discussions about arts among […]

[ad_1] The inaugural Black Elegance Party held Friday night, December 29, at Century Park Hotel, Nyarutarama was not just all about celebrities walking through the red carpet in black attire. It was also an opportunity for the Kigali Boss Babes group to give Rwandans a glimpse of their first reality TV show. The KBB reality TV show reflects the real life of each member of the Kigali Boss Babes, a group of six socialites, women entrepreneurs in the showbiz industry. […]

[ad_1] Musically, 2023 was defined by massive releases from singles to collaborations that went beyond Rwanda's audience. Rwandan musicians worked tirelessly to release mega hits that blew music enthusiasts away. Based on online streams, gigs and performances in no particular order, The New Times looks at some of the top artists who were outstanding during the last 12 months. Bruce Melodie This was definitely Bruce Melodie's year. The singer, who was behind hits like 'When She Is Around', 'Azana' and […]