It has been a hot week of trending news that kept the showbiz industry in Rwanda and beyond abuzz.

The excitement is high for fans of the late Buravan who are set to celebrate him at a concert alongside while Uganda’s Sheebah fans had more than just fun at she let her baby bump show during her concert over the weekend.

The New Times picks other stories that made headlines in local showbiz during the just ended week.

Bushali hosts listening party for ‘Full Moon’ album

After months of promotion, rapper Bushali finally launched his fourth album ‘Full Moon’ in a colorful listening party held at BK Arena on Friday, October 4.

The party was attended by a number of figures and celebrities in the music industry including fellow artistes, promoters and members of the media.

Some notable attendees included Ish Kevin, Davis D, Bulldog Dogg, Anita Pendo, Rocky Kimomo, Logan Joe, Kivumbi King, Juno Kizigenza, B Threy, Kenny K Shot and Angel Mutoni among others.

Full Moon becomes Bushali’s fourth album after ‘Nyiramubande’, ‘Ku Gasima’ and ‘Ib!he Bi7.’

Sheebah reveals pregnancy at concert

On Friday October 4, Sheebah Karungi let her baby bump show at her Neyanziza Concert, after a long while of keeping her pregnancy a secret.

The celebrated Ugandan songstress stepped onto the stage at Lugogo Cricket Oval with her stomach bare, showing her baby bump.

The crowd that had a few minutes earlier grown wild in anticipation of the Swagg Mama were treated to the revelation about her pregnancy that she had kept a secret for some time.

The pleasant surprise left many pleased as others kicked off inquiries into who the father of her baby is.

It is said that the ‘Binkolera’ singer was already pregnant when she most recently traveled to Kigali for her performance at the Keza Camp-Out concert in August.

Joeboy in Kigali for collabo with Bruce Melodie

Nigerian musician Joeboy is in Kigali since Tuesday, October 1, where he has music projects to finalize with his Rwandan counterpart Bruce Melodie.

The two were then seen in the 1:55AM studio making final touches on the audio for their collaboration.

Joeboy is expected to leave after shooting the video of the song which will also feature on his debut album that he plans to launch in 2025.

Buravan to be celebrated at inaugural Twaje festival

More than 16 artistes were announced to perform at the inaugural edition of Twaje Fest, a special evening solely dedicated to celebrate late musician Yvan Buravan at BK Arena on October 26.

The likes of Alyn Sano, Nel Ngabo, Man Martin, Jules Sentore, Ish Kevin, Ariel Wayz and Boukuru are among artistes who will hit the stage during the star-studded concert which is a just two weeks away.

One of the festival organisers told The New Times that they have crafted a special moment during the event, offering attendees another chance to connect with Yvan Buravan.