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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 .…
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…
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, 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…
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…
Taylor Swift has filed a series of new trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in a move that legal experts say could help define how celebrity identity is protected in the…
The spirit of early 2000s pop culture came roaring back at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, as Ashlee Simpson delivered a surprise-filled performance during Emo Nite at Diplo’s Honky Tonk stage. The…
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has sparked excitement, confusion, and plenty of speculation, as one of the strongest lineups in recent memory raises just as many questions as it answers. From long-overdue…