https://eng.inyarwanda.comEntertainment and Peopleen-usCopyright (C) 2025 - Inyarwanda.comOn Friday, March 21, 2025, Rwanda's national team, the Amavubi, faced Nigeria's Super Eagles in their fifth match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153767/nigeria-secures-2-0-victory-over-rwanda-in-world-cup-qualifier-153767.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200President Paul Kagame of Rwanda will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming S.O.F.T Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He will also be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his remarkable contributions to Africa’s economic transformation and innovation.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153757/president-kagame-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-dubai-soft-conference-153757.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rwanda currently tops Group C with seven points, tied with South Africa and Benin. Lesotho follows with five points, while Nigeria has three points, and Zimbabwe sits at the bottom with just one point.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153715/world-cup-qualifiers-key-moments-from-rwandas-four-matches-in-group-c-153715.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Although Rwanda and Nigeria have not played many matches against each other, Rwanda has historically struggled to secure victories against Nigeria. However, recent statistics favor Rwanda, as they have earned 4 out of 6 points in their last two encounters, while Nigeria has only managed 1 out of 6 points.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153651/rwandas-recent-triumph-what-do-the-statistics-say-about-rwanda-vs-nigeria-matches-153651.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200The Rwandan music star Mugisha Benjamin, popularly known as The Ben, and his wife Uwicyeza Pamella are celebrating the birth of their first child. https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153664/the-ben-uwicyeza-pamella-joyfully-welcome-their-baby-girl-in-belgium-153664.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200The Rwanda Volleyball Federation (FRVB) has announced changes in the 2024-2025 season playoff matches, introducing a different format from previous years.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153445/volleyball-frvb-announces-changes-in-playoff-matches-153445.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rayon Sports president, Twagirayezu Thaddée, has announced that the club will bring in a Rwandan assistant coach who is familiar with the league. He also commented on Mukura VS, stating that they will not defeat them againhttps://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153552/president-of-rayon-sports-confirmed-that-they-will-appoint-a-rwandan-assistant-coach-153552.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rwandan music legend Mako Nikoshwa, born Makombe Joseph, has announced plans to host monthly concerts to reconnect with his fans and prepare for the release of his upcoming album. This move comes as part of his dedication to keeping his music alive and engaging with his supporters after spending over two decades in the music industry.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153626/music-over-awards-mako-nikoshwa-announces-monthly-concerts-new-album-video-153626.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Renowned Rwandan traditional singer Massamba Intore has urged Rwandans to remain steadfast in the face of international sanctions imposed on Rwanda.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153568/massamba-intore-weve-starved-before-sanctions-wont-break-us-153568.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rwandan model and former beauty queen Charlotte Umulisa, popularly known as Princess Cici, has announced her engagement to her Polish boyfriend, Chris. The proposal took place on Sunday night, March 17, in Warsaw, Poland, where Umulisa currently resides and works as a model.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153567/former-miss-supranational-rwanda-umulisa-gets-engaged-153567.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rayon Sports secured a crucial victory against AS Kigali in the 21st round of the Rwanda Premier League 2024-25, widening the gap to four points between them and APR FC, which sits in second place. The win reaffirmed Rayon Sports’ dominance in the league, taking them a step closer to the championship title.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153490/rayon-sports-defeats-as-kigali-to-strengthen-title-hopes-153490.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200On Friday, March 14, 2025, APR FC failed to capitalize on an opportunity to move to the top of the Rwanda Premier League table as they were held to a goalless draw by Gasogi United in Matchday 21. Despite a spirited performance, APR FC remained one point behind league leaders Rayon Sports, sitting at 42 points.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153461/rpl-apr-fc-held-by-gasogi-united-as-gorilla-fc-secures-third-place-153461.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rayon Sports president, Twagirayezu Thaddée, is urging the club’s fans to support the newly launched 'Nanjye ndi Rayon' campaign, which aims to help the team secure the league title.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153435/rayon-sports-launches-nanjye-ndi-rayon-campaign-to-boost-title-hopes-153435.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200The Women's Billiards Championship is set to return for its second edition, following its debut in November 2024.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153438/womens-billiards-championship-returns-for-the-second-edition-153438.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Lesotho's national football team coach, Leslie Notsi, has admitted that the upcoming match on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, will be a tough one when they face the Rwanda national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153408/lesotho-coach-admits-fear-of-facing-amavubi-153408.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200The Women in Leadership Summit & Awards (WILS) is set to return to Rwanda, recognizing exceptional women making an impact in various fields.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153365/celebrating-women-in-leadership-rwandan-icons-nominated-for-prestigious-awards-153365.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200When the football season ends, some players go on vacation, while others prepare for the next season. However, this is not the case for Issah Yakubu, a defender for Police FC, who founded the Issah Yakubu Foundation with the aim of helping the less privileged.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153309/police-fc-defender-issah-yakubu-continues-to-help-the-less-privileged-through-the-issah-ya-153309.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Musanze FC, a team that established itself as a strong contender in the 2023-24 season by finishing third with 53 points, now finds itself in a difficult situation, struggling to avoid relegation to the second division.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153290/how-did-musanze-fc-go-from-title-contenders-in-2023-24-to-fighting-relegation-in-2024-25-153290.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Ishimwe Dieudonné, widely known as Prince Kid, has been arrested in the United States after fleeing Rwanda, where he had been sentenced to five years in prison.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153266/how-prince-kid-ended-up-arrested-in-the-us-153266.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rwandan singer and songwriter Chriss Eazy described his recent concert in Stockholm, Sweden, as a major milestone in his career, especially after Rwanda’s Ambassador to Sweden, Diane Gashumba, attended the event.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153265/a-true-blessing-chriss-eazy-praises-ambassador-gashumba-for-attending-his-concert-153265.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200APR FC and Rayon Sports played out a 0-0 draw in their highly anticipated Rwanda Premier League clash on Sunday at Amahoro Stadium. The match, part of the 20th round of the season, saw both teams fight hard but fail to find the back of the net.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153233/apr-fc-held-to-a-goalless-draw-by-rayon-sports-153233.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200The ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has left many people struggling to make sense of the conflicting narratives surrounding it. https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153175/understanding-the-drc-crisis-unraveling-the-confusion-on-the-drc-conflict-153175.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200In Rwandan football, refereeing is one of the most debated topics, especially when referees’ decisions significantly impact a team’s results.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153113/when-will-rwandan-refereeing-be-dressed-in-white-153113.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Football fans in Rwanda have their eyes on Adel Amrouche, the new Amavubi coach, wondering whether he will continue the legacy of Trosten Frank Spittler in making Rwanda a respected footballing nation.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153072/will-adel-amrouche-take-amavubi-to-the-next-level-after-spittler-153072.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rayon Sports has advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Peace Cup after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Gorilla FC in the second leg of the quarter-finals. https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153140/peace-cup-rayon-sports-secures-semi-final-spot-after-defeating-gorilla-fc-153140.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200MTN Rwanda, in collaboration with Inkomoko, has announced the winners of the 4th edition of the Level Up Your Biz initiative, a program designed to empower small businesses with essential skills for growth.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153124/mtn-rwanda-and-inkomoko-award-top-entrepreneurs-in-level-up-your-biz-initiative-153124.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200APR FC and Police FC have secured their spots in the semi-finals of the 2025 Peace Cup following their performances in the quarter-final second-leg matches held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153091/peace-cup-apr-fc-and-police-fc-reach-semi-finals-153091.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200In African football, the names of coaches who have played a significant role in developing players' talents are not many. However, Adel Amrouche is among those who have contributed to the growth of football on the continent.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153019/who-is-adel-amrouche-the-new-head-coach-of-amavubi-153019.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rwandan singer The Ben has confirmed that he has completed recording a second collaboration with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz. Speaking to the media upon his arrival at Kigali International Airport, The Ben revealed that the highly anticipated song is set for release this summer.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/153041/the-ben-and-diamond-platnumz-set-to-drop-new-hit-this-summer-153041.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200For many Rwandan footballers, their ultimate dream is to play for APR FC or Rayon Sports. The idea of joining top European clubs seems far-fetched, with most aspiring to play in lower divisions across Europe or Asia instead.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152691/what-is-missing-for-rwanda-to-shine-on-the-global-football-stage-despite-having-talent-152691.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Even though he scored two goals in the match between Rayon Sports and Gorilla FC, Rayon Sports fans are still not convinced, as he missed several clear chances that could have secured a victory.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152827/can-rayon-sports-rely-on-biramahire-abeddy-in-fall-ngagnes-absence-152827.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rwandan Afrobeat sensation Chriss Eazy has unveiled a highly anticipated European tour, with a lineup of electrifying performances across multiple countries. The tour, organized by Team Production, will see him share the stage with Nigerian star Joeboy for the first time.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152993/chriss-eazy-and-joeboy-to-share-the-stage-in-europe-152993.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rayon Sports' title hopes took a slight hit after a goalless draw against Gasogi United on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Kigali Stadium. https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152963/rpl-rayon-sports-held-by-gasogi-united-apr-fc-closes-the-gap-152963.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Eight semi-finals as they await the results of the second-leg matches.teams are still in the competition, but none of them are certain about advancing to the https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152871/who-has-the-best-chances-to-reach-the-semi-finals-of-the-peace-cup-152871.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rayon Sports President Twagirayezu Thadee has denied recent reports suggesting that the club is on the verge of sacking Brazilian coach Robertinho.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152881/rayon-sports-president-denies-reports-of-robertinhos-dismissal-video-152881.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200APR FC defeated Gasogi United 1-0 in the first leg of the Peace Cup quarterfinals, with Niyibizi Ramadhan scoring the winner. The second leg will determine the semifinalist.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152855/peace-cup-apr-fc-secures-narrow-win-against-gasogi-united-152855.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200The first leg of the Peace Cup quarterfinals saw thrilling encounters on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Rayon Sports was held to a 2-2 draw by Gorilla FC, while Police FC and Amagaju secured crucial victories against AS Kigali and Mukura VS, respectively.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152812/peace-cup-rayon-sports-held-by-gorilla-fc-as-police-fc-and-amagaju-secure-first-leg-wins-152812.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200CANAL+ Rwanda has launched the IBYIZA KU BAWE campaign, bringing exciting promotions and top-quality entertainment to households across the country. With a commitment to making premium content accessible to everyone, this campaign offers unbeatable deals for both new and returning customers.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152798/canal-rwanda-unveils-ibyiza-ku-bawe-campaign-with-exciting-offers-152798.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200President Paul Kagame has appointed Soraya Hakuziyaremye as the new Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), making her the first woman in the country’s history to hold this position. She replaces John Rwangombwa, who has completed his two terms. Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has been named Deputy Governor.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152765/soraya-hakuziyaremye-appointed-as-rwandas-first-female-central-bank-governor-152765.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Intentionally or ignorantly, many Congolese people have turned a blind eye to the weaknesses of their government in addressing the pressing issues their country faces. These weaknesses are evident not only in the ongoing conflict with M23 rebels but also in the failure to stabilize the country by eliminating over 200 armed groups. https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152742/the-drcs-blind-eye-a-nation-blind-to-its-own-weaknesses-152742.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200SKOL Brewery Ltd. (SBL), a renowned beverage company in Rwanda, celebrated its 15th anniversary, marking its significant contributions to economic development, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152751/skol-brewery-ltd-celebrates-15-years-of-growth-and-excellence-in-rwanda-152751.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rwandan artist and producer Element Eleeeh has arrived in Zanzibar, Tanzania, to attend the prestigious Trace Awards & Festival, which runs from February 24 to 26, 2025. The hitmaker, known for his latest release Milele, flew out of Kigali International Airport on Monday evening, ready to take part in the major African music celebration.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152755/element-joins-trace-awards-key-highlights-of-his-trip-to-zanzibar-152755.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Gospel artist Emeline Penzi has released her latest single, Irabikoze, a powerful anthem of victory that proclaims God’s faithfulness even before prayers are answered. The song, inspired by a deep moment of prayer, is both a testimony and an encouragement to those who are still waiting for their breakthrough.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152754/gospel-singer-emeline-penzi-declares-victory-in-new-song-152754.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rayon Sports striker Fall Ngagne could be sidelined for nine months after sustaining a severe injury during the match against Amagaju FC.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152686/fall-ngagne-suffers-serious-injury-152686.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Rwanda's national basketball team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Gabon 81-71 to secure a spot in the 2025 African Basketball Championship.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152678/basketball-rwanda-secures-ticket-to-the-2025-african-championship-152678.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Internationally acclaimed musician John Legend delivered an electrifying performance at the Move Afrika concert in Kigali, Rwanda, defying calls to boycott the country over political concerns.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152698/john-legend-shines-in-kigali-despite-calls-to-boycott-rwanda-152698.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200One point out of 12 is all that Rwanda’s football giants, APR FC and Rayon Sports, managed to collect from their league matches played at Huye Stadium.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152665/1-point-out-of-12-apr-fc-and-rayon-sports-leave-huye-with-nothing-to-celebrate-152665.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Belgian cyclist Aldo Taillieu from Lotto Dstny Devo Team emerged victorious in the first stage of the 2025 Tour du Rwanda, marking the 17th edition of the race since it became an international event in 2009.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152652/aldo-taillieu-wins-first-stage-of-tour-du-rwanda-2025-152652.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200The Move Afrika Tour Continues to Pioneer the Pan-Africa Touring Circuit for International Artists, Employing 90 Percent Local Crew, Generating Economic Investments, and Driving Action to Strengthen Africa's Healthcare Systems.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152637/global-citizens-move-afrika-a-night-of-music-local-talent-health-advocacy-and-local-econom-152637.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200Kigali witnessed a historic musical night as Grammy-winning artist John Legend headlined the second edition of Global Citizen’s Move Africa concert on Friday, February 21, 2025, at BK Arena. The sold-out event saw around ten thousand fans singing along to the melodies of one of the world’s most celebrated musicians.https://eng.inyarwanda.com/inkuru/152615/john-legend-defies-human-rights-watch-delivers-historic-performance-in-kigali-152615.htmlThu, 01 Jan 1970 02:00:00 +0200;