Weekend Proggie

The weekend is here once again. This time, however, the ongoing Primus Guma Guma SuperStar competition has no eliminations this weekend, as the two finalists King James and Jay Polly will be preparing themselves for the grand finale.The duo will share the same stage with American R&B sensational Jason Derulo on July 28, at Amahoro stadium.The ultimate winner will take home Rwf24 million with the first runners-up receiving Rwf 3million. Meanwhile, a number of other events and activities are lined up for the weekend.Uban Boyz @ Sky HotelDespite their eviction from the Primus Guma Guma competition, Urban Boyz have resumed their routine activities by embarking on a promotion of their upcoming album, ‘Ku Rugamba’. Those of you interested in watching their action live on stage can find them at Sky Hotel today from 7PM.Tomorrow, they shall perform at Ambiance Club in Remera while Top Chef Restaurant in Nyabugogo will be their Sunday venue.Entrance to all shows is Rwf1, 000.Comedy Knights @ Ishyo Art CentreNeed I repeat this any more? Anyway, for the uninitiated, Comedy nights are today the ‘in-thing’. If you are to kick start your weekend with a chuckle, the place to be is Inshyo Art Centre from 7 p.m -10 p.m. The entrance fee is only Rwf2, 000.Bring your bottle @ Stone HouseNow this one is unique. Ever heard of a joint where patrons bring in their favourite drinks? Wait no more. Today, you can bring your bottle to Stone house bar in Kicuciro and enjoy it while listening to music played DJ Gomez. There’s also lots of food on offer. The entry is free. “Valu Valu” @ Amahoro Stadium & Serena HotelUgandan musician Dr Jose Chameleone is in town to give Kigalians a treat of a life time. The Valu Valu star who commands a good following here will tomorrow evening kick off his performances at Amahoro stadium and wind up with another at Serena Hotel on Sunday.At both shows, Chameleone, real name Joseph Mayanja, who has travelled with a 15 member crew, will perform alongside a number of local artistes, including Rafiki, Kitoko, Riderman, King James, Dream Boyz and Urban Boyz.Entrance to the “Valu Valu” show is Rwf2, 000 and Rwf5, 000 for ordinary and VIP seats, respectively. The Serena show goes for Rwf10, 000.Miss Rwanda auditions in RubavuAs you might know, the Miss Rwanda pageant is back, and the search is already on for the prettiest, classiest lady in the country. After Huye, the search for the country’s next beauty queen moves to Rubavu this weekend. If you’re a resident there and think you feel you have what it takes to be the next Miss Rwanda, feel free to test your wits and splendour against the rest. You may just be the one.Rwanda Film festival openingTomorrow, at 7 p.m, the film fraternity converges at Serena Hotel for the opening night of the Rwanda Film Festival. The opening ceremony will feature Justin Chadwick’s feature film ‘The First Grader’.On Sunday, you can catch more Hillywood movies at the Gisozi Memorial Centre (3p.m), Women Ministries Hall (2:30 p.m), Hillywood Café (7 p.m), Kwetu Lounge (7p.m) and Maison des Jeunes de Kimisagara (6:30 p.m).

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Weekend Proggie