In an exclusive interview with IGIHE, Bunyeshuri revealed that the event, aimed at helping singles find their missing ribs, will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 6 PM until late.
Dubbed 'Kigali Night of Love,' the singles party will also feature what the organizer described as 'Bachelor Games' and 'Fun and Flirty Activities for Singles.'
The event will be hosted at Chem Chem Cafe Bar, housed within Rubangura Apartments in Kimihurura, and is expected to attract singles from all walks of life, including the thriving corporate sector in the Rwandan capital.
Admission to the event will cost Frw20,000 for a reserved table. However, those who pay will be able to use the ticket for consumables such as drinks.
Participants will be treated to performances from the Twilight Band, a member of the prestigious International Jazz Festival in Washington, DC. The band specializes in jazz, blues, soul, rhythm and blues, and funk music.
Bunyeshuri, who has hosted similar events in Ethiopia, Uganda, and North America, expressed confidence that the event will provide a relaxed and low-pressure atmosphere, offering singles the perfect opportunity to explore romantic connections while also improving their social interaction skills, especially for those who are busy or shy.
"We are creators of what is burdened to be unburdened and give loving singles a chance to realize their dreams by attending and matching with serious, responsible hopefuls! It's all in the name of love!' he stated.
Notably, unlike conventional dating, which focuses on longer, one-on-one interactions that allow people to build a deeper connection before deciding to pursue a relationship, speed dating involves meeting a large number of people in a short period to gauge compatibility.
Speed dating events are designed to be engaging, making it a fun way to meet new people rather than the sometimes-intense experience of traditional dating.
During his last appearance on IGIHE's'Scoop on Scoop' entertainment show in September, Bunyeshuri described the speed dating event held earlier this year as successful, insisting that some of the participants have gone on to build thriving relationships.
'There were so many young diplomats from international embassies in Rwanda, members of the corporate sector, and young entrepreneurs who don't have time to go to bars and look for someone, or to ask their families to connect them to others. They want to meet in a more corporate environment, and that was the right place for them,' he said, noting that some people who criticized the speed dating event misunderstood its purpose and impact.
He acknowledged that criticism and the fear of being judged are some of the challenges facing emerging trends in modern dating, especially in conservative societies.
'Speed dating in Rwanda, a very conservative country, obviously faces negative talk and criticism from people. This is expected,' he added.
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