Author: Patience Irakoze
In Rwanda’s bustling entertainment scene, many stars – artists and influencers -have diversified their income streams through lucrative business ventures, often eclipsing their fame with significant financial gains. However, a cohort of these influential figures opt to remain tight-lipped about their entrepreneurial pursuits, sparking intrigue and speculation among their followers. The reasons for this discretion are manifold, rooted in a nuanced interplay of personal motivations and societal pressures. While some influencers are eager to flaunt their entrepreneurial successes, others tread cautiously, weighing the potential consequences of public disclosure. A primary driver of this reluctance is the desire to safeguard financial…
Shaddy Boo has hacked the art of “life-work balance”, or rather “motherhood-fame balance”, wouldn’t you say? The 32-year-old is among the most followed and popular celebrities with over 2 million followers on different social media platforms. Her birth name is Shadia Mbabazi. One would say she was the beginning of social media fame. She has been active on Rwanda’s entertainment scene for over 10 years now and continues to be a hot topic for tabloids. She is also a mother of two daughters, a six-year-old and a four-year-old. Shaddy Boo says she is a home’s mother and a very protective…
My name is Christella Uwamwezi, I am a teenage girl who was thrown into adulthood by unexpected motherhood when I was still a child myself. Nothing could have prepared me for the physical and emotional pain, stigma, and shame I was forced to endure. This is my story. I was born and raised in Ngoma district, in the Eastern part of Rwanda. I had a normal childhood and faced common challenges like any other village girl. My ordeal did not begin until I was in high school when I was seventeen. My boyfriend, twenty-one and full of promises, became my…
Disc Jockeys, the music wizards who play and mix popular music, have long been predominantly men. But in recent years, Kigali has seen a significant increase in the number of female DJs breaking through and making their mark on the scene. Rwanda has had a good time with popular DJs. You probably remember the legends such as DJ Boringo and DJ Bisoso on national TV and Radio. Then came the late DJ Miller who continues to live in the hearts of Rwandans, DJ Marnaud, DJ Pius, and DJ Toxxyk and their hit songs. Until a few years ago, Kigali’s favorite…
Lionel Messi has surpassed the basketball icon LeBron James as the most marketable athlete in the world. The latest ranking of Sports Pro, 50 Most Marketable by Goal, a popular sports ranking platform, ranked Lionel Messi on top. This comes after Messi entered the Major League Soccer last year after turning down Saudi Arabia’s multi-million offer, which gained him popularity and strengthened his brand. “It’s an interesting dynamic to see Messi in America. A match made in marketing heaven.” Sports Pro’s editorial director Michael Long said, on the Football Co. podcast. Messi leads the ranking list of the 50 Most…
Uganda’s megastar, Eddy Kenzo, is expected to perform in Kigali alongside Rwanda’s hitmakers in a Baba X-Perience concert at the end of this month. Eddy Kenzo last performed in Kigali in 2022 at Bianca Fashion Hub. He returns to Kigali as a Grammy award-nominee artist after getting nominated for the 2023 Global Music Performance in 2023. Eddy Kenzo will arrive in Kigali on March 29th to prepare for the concert, He will perform alongside Rwanda’s leading artists like Kenny Sol and Nel Ngabo who are also expected to drop a new collabo together soon. The concert will also bring together…
Speaking on Radio Citizen in Kenya on Tuesday, Bruce Melody said 1:55 AM label was bringing Kenny Sol on board. Kenny Muragira, the vice president of 1:55 AM did not confirm to SENS that the “Joli” hitmaker will join the label but said, “Kenny Sol has been a close friend and a brother to 1:55 AM family and he would be a great addition to the label.” Close observers of the move say the label is interested in Kenny Sol because of his progressing music and growing fan base, which would be instrumental to the label’s growth and mark on…
Tour Du Rwanda, the annual national cycling championship covering the entire country in 8 thrilling stages, is back for its 16th edition. But this year, there’s a twist – each final stage will be accompanied by a lively musical festival featuring Rwanda’s top artists. From February 18th to the 25th, Tour Du Rwanda will once again showcase Africa’s growing cycling talent with a UCI 2.1 level competition, attracting 20 teams from around the world. And when the cyclists reach the finish line, the party begins with performances by renowned artists like Juno Kizigenza, Bwiza, Kennysol, Bushali, Senderi, Danny Vumbi, Afrique,…