IN PICTURES: How the glamorous Silver Gala unfolded

Held at Kigali Convention Centre's auditorium, on Saturday evening, attendees of the inaugural Silver Gala lingered past midnight, enjoying an evening of glamour, connections, and support for a noble cause. Celebrated MTV Award-winning choreographer Sherrie Silver’s Sherrie Silver Foundation, highlighted her efforts to support over 660 children in her home country. Believed to be a gala for the books, the evening of entertainment included performances by children from the foundation, showcasing traditional and modern dance routines. The colourful show drew a diverse crowd, including celebrities, dancers, musicians, actors, fashion models and designers, and politicians. The glamorous event attracted the likes of musicians The Ben, Element Eleéeeh, Kevin Kade and Runtown, former Miss Rwanda Jolly Mutesi and Naomi Nishimwe, Toronto Raptors president and Giants of Africa co-founder, Masai Ujiri and NBA Africa President Clare Akamanzi were among celebrities who attended the event which included red carpet, entertainment and fund raising for the Sherrie Silver Foundation. The New Times photographer Willy Mucyo covered the colourful event and brought some pictures for highlights.

In Pictures

IN PICTURES: How the glamorous Silver Gala unfolded