Socialite Kathia Kamali Uwase, a member of the Mackenzie family and older sister to Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe Naomie, ended 2024 on a high note by getting engaged to APR basketball star and national team point guard Adonis Filer just hours before the New Year. ALSO READ: Miss Naomie to Tesfay: You’ve shaped me into a woman I am today The couple, who reportedly began their relationship in 2020 after Adonis joined a Rwandan basketball club, have often been spotted together, with Kamali frequently attending games to cheer on her now-fiancé. Videos shared by friends on various platforms capture the couple beaming with joy, surrounded by loved ones during the special moment. Reflecting on the engagement, Kathia shared, “This year couldn’t have ended any better; my heart is full.” ALSO READ: The Ben and wife expect a baby Adonis Jovon Filer, born on July 11, 1993, is a Rwandan-American basketball player for APR and a member of Rwanda’s National Basketball Team. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Adonis Filer’s passion for basketball was sparked early, inspired by his father, a former college player. He honed his skills at Mount Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Filer’s collegiate basketball journey included stints with the Clemson Tigers and Florida Atlantic, before he transitioned to a professional career. He played for clubs such as Apollon Limassol in Cyprus and Beroe in Bulgaria’s National Basketball League. In September 2017, Filer officially launched his professional career. By 2020, he proudly represented Rwanda’s national team in the FIBA AfroBasket tournament.
