The government of Rwanda and American comedian and television host Steve Harvey's company BILT LLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote tourism and investment in Rwanda. The agreement was signed on Monday, December 19 by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Francis Gatare on behalf of the Government of Rwanda, and Steve Harvey, in Kigali. The agreement focuses on skills development in film, media, and education, the promotion of health and wellness campaigns, and the establishment of an academic institution under Melt Education, the RDB said. Harvey has visited Rwanda twice i

The government of Rwanda and American comedian and television host Steve Harvey's company BILT LLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote tourism and investment in Rwanda. The agreement was signed on Monday, December 19 by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Francis Gatare on behalf of the Government of Rwanda, and Steve Harvey, in Kigali. The agreement focuses on skills development in film, media, and education, the promotion of health and wellness campaigns, and the establishment of an academic institution under Melt Education, the RDB said. Harvey has visited Rwanda twice in the last two months. Last week, he joined over 800 participants for the International Automobile Federation (FIA) awards and general assembly in Kigali. Last month, President Paul Kagame met Steve Harvey to discuss potential areas of investment and partnership in various sectors, including events and entertainment.

Steve Harvey, born January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, U.S., is an American comedian, actor, author, and television and radio personality who first gained fame for his observational humor and later became known for his self-help advice, especially about relationships. Harvey began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1980s and later hosted Showtime at the Apollo and starred in the television sitcom The Steve Harvey Show on The WB. In 2000, he was featured in The Original Kings of Comedy after starring in the Kings of Comedy Tour. His last stand-up show was in 2012.

Rwanda Development Board CEO Francis Gatare (L) and American comedian and TV host Steve Harvey sign a memorandum of understanding.

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