Movie-making life is unpredictable

At only 21 years of age, the sky is the limit for little known movie writer and actress Tina Umutesi. In the past three years, she has written, produced and released two movies.

At only 21 years of age, the sky is the limit for little known movie writer and actress Tina Umutesi. In the past three years, she has written, produced and released two movies.

The question is, is it still a fashion statement or have we gone so far that it sometimes becomes a disgrace?

The name Tony Remedios might not be a familiar one on the Rwandan music scene, but if you pass at Kigali Serena from time to time, chances are that you have seen the Indian-looking solo artist sitting behind his keyboards, crooning 60s and 70s songs in a deep baritone voice.

While the James Bond movie franchise recently celebrated its golden jubilee, the character itself never ages. Which is slightly annoying, because the actors playing the iconic British spy do, and so regularly the producers have to go and look for new blood.

There was a time when having a tattoo automatically made you part of the ‘wrong crowd’ – with some even going so far as branding such people ‘devil worshippers’ or at least dangerous and crazy.

Regina Pacis Catholic Church was yesterday filled to the brim as family and friends came to bid farewell to singer Henry Hirwa. Later, he was laid to rest at his home town in Gisororo.

When it comes to the entertainment industry, there’s a great variety of jobs. Some are radio presenters, others are DJs; there are MCs at ceremonies, and there are actors. Given the embryonic nature of some of those entertainment areas, it’s not difficult to combine two of such activities, but to be involved in all four must be quite a challenge. Yet for Anita Pendo, it’s all in a day’s work.

These days, it seem multiple colors are all the rage, with people dressing up in a way that not so long ago would have made them a laughing stock – red shoes, green skirt, yellow bag and purple earrings, all in very bright tones.

Dundastar Talent Search enters another phase today, with the preselections having been concluded. However, there was great disappointment earlier this week when it was suddenly announced that the last preselection round in Nyamirambo, home to the city’s most outgoing inhabitants, was cancelled.

While having a job in a bank might be the envy of many, to Marcel Mico it had become a chore – he enjoyed playing the piano much more. “I have always loved music ever since I was a teenager, but because your parents have invested in your education, I had to respect that and finish with school,” he explains.