Obituaries
Rapper, Actor DMX Dead At 50
The many fans of rap artist and actor, Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name DMX, are mourning the star’s early death from a reported heart attack. He…
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband Dies At Age 99
Prince Philip, the husband to Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has said. Buckingham Palace where he has been staying among other royals didn’t reveal…
The King of Bread From Huye ‘Chez’ Venant Passes On
Venant Kabandana, a man who came to fame following a popular bakery brand ‘Chez Venant’ from Huye district then Kigali has passed on after battling an illness for…
‘Inyanja’ Music Star Ntawuhanundi Dies At 56
Veteran musician John Ntawuhanundi, famous for ‘Inyanja’ song has succumbed to heart complications, at Kigali referral hospital. Ntawuhanundi breathed his last this Sunday after being admitted to the hospital for…
Late Prof. Kigabo’s Young Brother Dies As Family Arranges Burial of Deceased Economist
Sophany Gicondo, a brother of late Prof. Thomas Kigabo has passed on as the family arranges the burial of the deceased economist. Local media reports that 55-year-old Gicondo…
Mother of Singer Christopher Passes On
R&B music fans crooner Muneza Christopher has lost her mother. The sad news circulated on social media this evening and it shocked fellow musicians who rushed to send…
Renowned Catholic Priest Ubald Rugirangoga Passes On
Father Ubald Rugirangoga, a Rwandan priest who is known in activities promoting unity and reconciliation and prayer for the sick has passed on this January 8 aged 66 in the…
Bye Bye 2020!
Hundreds, even thousands wished us ‘Happy New Year’ when we started 2020 and we reciprocated the gesture. Little did we know that, COVID-19, several other events would prevent us…
Founder of Miss Career Africa Drowns In Lake Cyohoha
Frank Rubaduka, the founder of Miss Career Africa competition has drowned in Lake Cyohoha, Bugesera district─ Eastern Rwanda. The deceased drowned on Sunday, December 27 while on a boat ride…
Pharmacy Expert Prof. Pierre Claver Kayumba Passes On
Rwanda has lost an important person in the area of pharmacy who contributed quite a lot in the country’s education and research, Pierre Claver Kayumba over a yet to…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings Dies At 73
Ghana’s former President Jerry John Rawlings, has died at the age of 73. Rawlings whose death was confirmed on Thursday at noon Ghanaian time had been hospitalized at Korle…
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa Passes On
The United Republic of Tanzania has announced a-7 day mourning period following the passing of its third President Benjamin William Mkapa on July 23. Late Mkapa at age of…
