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SUMMARY:The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion\, Event A\, Teams' Media Session & The Reunion's Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:The home hotel of our guests and the venue of our Reunion Meet & Greet: Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel\, 409 Altair Parkway\, Westerville\, OH 43082.\nDear our Tanzanian friends\, families\, colleagues and affiliates in the US: \nWelcome to our 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion! Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion is an exclusive 3-day sporting\, social\, business\, and a networking event for Tanzanians in the US. In 2026\, it will be held on the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend from Friday\, May 22\, 2026\, until Monday\, May 25\, 2026\, in the beautiful city of Columbus\, Ohio. \nOur first event\, Event A\, Teams’ Media Session & The Reunion’s Meet & Greet\, is a relaxed\, casual\, celebratory kick-off event to welcome our basketball teams and our guests before the weekend’s bigger activities. This is our basketball teams’ media day for photo shoot\, video shoot and interviews. The venue for the Friday opening night event\, Teams’ Media Session & The Reunion Meet & Greet\, is Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel\, 409 Altair Parkway\, Westerville\, OH 43082. \nWhat is the mission\, vision and purpose of Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion? \nOur mission is to promote health\, fitness\, wellness\, leadership\, teamwork\, unity\, and collaboration among Tanzanians in the U.S. in regards to economic\, investing\, business\, cultural and social endeavors. The event is US-based. It involves a four-team Tanzanian men’s basketball championship\, and a two-team Tanzanian women’s basketball championship. It operates as a reunion and a business event for Tanzanians in the US as it hosts various social\, business\, and networking events. Old and new Tanzanian friends\, families\, colleagues and affiliates meet\, connect and reconnect for community\, social\, cultural\, business and economic purposes. Our vision is to connect every Tanzanian living in the U.S. There is power and magic in individuals\, communities and businesses connecting\, collaborating and transacting with one another in well connected self-sufficient economies. \nFor more details on the 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion\, please refer to the following pages: \n\nThe RSVP guest list of our 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion.\nThe dress code of our night events of our 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion.\n\nTo attend our event\, please RSVP by sending your full name\, names of your primary school\, O-level and A-level secondary schools\, and your corresponding graduation class years to +1.614.962.3718\, so as to have your name registered in our RSVP guest list. \nWe are looking forward to meeting you and reuniting on the 2026 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend\, May 22-25\, 2026\, in Columbus\, Ohio. Welcome! Karibu! \nOrganizing Team\,\n2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion. \n\nEvent A: The Teams’ media Session & Reunion Meet & Greet\n\n\n\n\n	Start TimeEnd TimeTitleDescription\n\n\n\n\n	6:00 pm7:00 pmRegistration and Check-InAll attendees arrive at the venue\, register and check in at the registration desk. VIP guests enter the VIP Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour while all others wait in the lobby for a 7:00 General Meet & Greet start time.\n\n\n	6:00 pm7:00 pmVIP Meet & Greet Cocktail HourVIP guests (The Guest of Honor\, Athletes\, Sponsors\, Donors\, VIP ticket holders and Select Tanzanian Community Leaders) meet and greet. Drinks and light refreshments will be served for FREE.\n\n\n	7:00 pm11:00 pmGeneral Meet & GreetAll attendees meet and greet while enjoying light refreshments. A variety of beverages\, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic\, will be SOLD and SERVED by the venue as required by the state liquor license compliance requirements. Food will also be SOLD and SERVED by the venue as required by the food license compliance  requirements.\n\n\n	7:00 pm7:15 pmWelcome RemarksAn organizer\, a notable alumnus or an event host will give a brief welcome remark to officially kick off the weekend’s events.\n\n\n	7:15 pm11:00 pmDJ's Music\, Networking\, Photo Shoot & Event Docu-Series Video ShootAll attendees meet\, mingle and network until the 11:00 pm close. Event pictures and video will be taken for the production of a docu-series. Next day events start early with our 9:00 am soup breakfast\, tail-gating at the parking lot of our basketball venue. All attendees are encouraged to rest well and wake up early in time for our 9:00 am soup breakfast and our 10:00 am Saturday morning men's basketball semi-finals.\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Events Program – The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion\n\n\n\n\n	Event DateEvent TimeEventEarly Bird Ticket (Purchased Before April 15\, 2026)Regular Ticket (Purchased April 15-May 21\, 2026)Weekend Ticket (Purchased May 22-25\, 2026)\n\n\n\n\n	Friday\, May 22\, 20266:00 pm - 11:00 pmEvent A: Teams' Media Day & The Reunion's Meet & Greet$20.00$30.00Sales Closed\n\n\n	Saturday\, May 23\, 202611:00 am - 3:00 pmEvent B: The Basketball Championship Semi-Finals FreeFreeFree\n\n\n	Saturday\, May 23\, 20264:00 pm - 8:00 pmEvent C: The Reunion Nyama Choma (Meal Ticket)$25.00$30.00Sales Closed\n\n\n	Saturday\, May 23\, 202610:00 pm - 2:00 amEvent D: The All-White Reunion Night (Regular Admission)$40.00$50.00Sales Closed\n\n\n	Saturday\, May 23\, 202610:00 pm - 2:00 amEvent D-VIP: The All-White Reunion Night (VIP)$800.00\n(Up to 6 guests)$900.00\n(Up to 6 guests)Sales Closed\n\n\n	Sunday\, May 24\, 202611:00 am - 3:00 pmEvent E: The Basketball Championship  FinalsFreeFreeFree\n\n\n	Sunday\, May 24\, 20266:00 pm - 2:00 amEvent F: The 1st Annual Rwabutazas Awards & Reunion Ball (Regular Admission)$40.00$50.00Sales Closed\n\n\n	Sunday\, May 24\, 20266:00 pm - 2:00 amEvent F-VIP: The 1st Annual Rwabutazas Awards & Reunion Ball (VIP Admission)$800.00\n(Up to 6 guests)$900.00\n(Up to 6 guests)Sales Closed\n\n\n\nHOW TO BUY EVENT TICKETS:\n1. Select the events that you would like to attend.\n2. Find their corresponding ticket prices and add them to find the total sum of all tickets.\n3. Send the payment of the total sum of all tickets via Zelle to 614.962.3718 (Rwabutaza\, Inc).\n4. Submit your full name and events you purchased via WhatsApp text or regular text to 614.962.3718\, so that your full name can be entered in our Event Entrance Guest Book.\n\nVIP TICKETS:\nSaturday/Sunday Night VIP Ticket Features:\n*  Price: $800 non-refundable\, with a 25% non-refundable deposit required to book.\n* Admission tickets to the VIP reception\, up to 6 guests.\n* Admission tickets to the general reception\, up to 6 guests.\n* Entry: Skip-The-Line.\n* Table: A reserved VIP table in a preferred section with prioritized seating.\n* Drinks: 1 bottle of select liquor\, plus a select soft drink chaser.\n\n\nThank You Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	SponsorIndustryPoint of ContactSponsorship Package\n\n\n\n\n	A Brighter Living LLCHealth CareMs. Ummy MbegaBronze\n\n\n	Gracious Holding\, LLCLife CoachingMs. Grace KambiraBronze\n\n\n	WanoMediaMr. Eilmer BahriBronze
URL:https://www.rwabutaza.com/event/2026-rwabutaza-basketball-classic-opening-night/
LOCATION:Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel\, 409 Altair Parkway\, Westerville\, OH\, 43082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rwabutaza Entertainment":MAILTO:info@rwabutaza.com
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SUMMARY:The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion\, Event B\, The Basketball Championship Semi-Finals
DESCRIPTION:The bracket for The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic. \n     \nDate: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 (The Saturday of the Memorial Weekend). \nTime: 11:00 pm SHARP – 3:00 pm SHARP. If you come at 2:55 pm or later\, the event will be over by then\, and we will be gone. \nLocation: Rep Field House- New Albany\, 5524 N Hamilton Rd\, Columbus\, OH 43230. \nTicket (Entrance Fee): $0.00 (Free) – If you are planning to attend\, please register by clicking the “Register” button up above under this page’s title. This helps us in planning for security\, crowd control and attendance capacity. \nGuest Of Honor: _________________ \nEvent Coordinator: ___________________ \nHosts:\n1. _________________.\n2. _________________. \nGuest of Honor’s Table:\n1. Eva Kiwelu.\n2. Mohammed Abdalla. \nDJ’s:\n1. Ian Lyatuu. \nOfficial Photographers:\n1. Salva Muhaya. \nOfficial Videographers:\n1. Salva Muhaya. \nBasketball Equipment and Gear Managers \n(All Players In Full Jerseys\, 2+ Basketballs\, 2+ Whistles\, Stop Watches\, Two Referees’ Striped Shirts\, Statistics Sheets\, Guest of Honor Table\,  Officials Tables and Chairs (2)\, Spectators’ Benches and Chairs\, Women’s Champions Trophy\, Men’s Champions Trophy\, Women’s MVP Trophy\, Men’s MVP Trophy):\n1. ______________.\n2. ______________. \n\nThe Program: The Basketball Championship Semi-Finals\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent Item\n\n\n10:30 am-11:00 am\nArrival of Players\, Guests and Guest of Honor.\n\n\n11:00 am-11:15 am\nHosts:\n* Opening The Event\n* Welcoming and Introducing The Guest of Honor\n* Introducing Some Tanzanian Community Elders and Leaders In Attendance.\n\n\n11:15 am-11:17 am\nOne-Minute Moment of Silence To Remember Our Departed Community Members:\nLeo The Saint\, Stanley Mushi\, Joseph Chacha Ngocho\, Babu Sikare and David Mbaga.\n\n\n11:17 am-11:25 am\nPre-Game Team Photos of All 4 Men’s Teams: All Coaches and Players In Their Complete Team Jerseys.\n\n\n11:25 pm-11:35 am\nGame 1\, Men’s Semi-Final Game 1\, Player Introductions.\n\n\n11:35 am-11:40 am\n\nUS National Anthem\n\n\n11:40 am-11:45 am\n\nTanzanian National Anthem\n\n\n11:45 pm-11:50 am\nGuest of Honor Speech.\n\n\n11:50 am-12:50 pm\nGame 1- Men’s Semi-Final Game 1.\n\n\n12:50 pm-1:00 pm\nGame 2\, Men’s Semi-Final Game 2\, Player Introductions.\n\n\n1:00 pm-2:00 pm\nGame 2\, Men’s Semi-Final Game 2.\n\n\n2:00 pm-2:15 pm\nPost-Game Interviews and Photo Shoot.\n\n\n\nMen’s Semi-Final Game 1\n(2) Ruaha Wild Dogs vs. (3) Tarangire Pythons\n\n	\n		\n			 			\n									\n						\n														 							\n								May 23\, 2026							\n														\n								11:00 am							\n															Rwabutaza Basketball Classic\n																														2026\n																														Rep Field House- New Albany\n																														N/A\n														\n								2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic Semi-Final 1							\n							\n						\n					\n								\n		\n	\n	\n \n(2) Ruaha Wild Dogs (Home)\n#PlayerPositionPTSASTSTLBLKOFFDEFHeightWeight1Jerryson MutabirwaGuard0000006' 0"165 lbs3Arnold KamazimaForward0000006' 0"225 lbs5Akili Lusungu MsolaCenter0000006' 2"187 lbs7Christopher ChilewaGuard0000005' 9"160 lbs8Sosthenes ChilewaGuard0000005' 7"150 lbs9Zindo MsolaGuard0000005' 10"150 lbs11James Karega MahembaGuard0000005' 10"215 lbs12Luis MisaboCenter0000006' 0"195 lbs14Samuel MuthamaGuard0000005'9"160 lbs \n(3) Tarangire Pythons (Guests)\n#PlayerPositionPTSASTSTLBLKOFFDEFHeightWeight1Gidibo TindwaGuard0000005'11"195 lbs2Rwega JordanGuard0000006'3"170 lbs3Anderson MwaseleForward0000006'9"225 lbs4Atiki Ally AtikiForward0000006'10"210 lbs5Murshid Mudricat ZuberiCenter0000006'6"242 lbs6QuraishGuard0000008Anthony JeikangaForward0000006'4"195 lbs9Anshuman Deora SinghForward0000006'8"230 lbs \n\nMen’s Semi-Final Game 2\n(1) Serengeti Hyenas vs. (4) Manyara Vipers\n\n	\n		\n			 			\n									\n						\n														 							\n								May 23\, 2026							\n														\n								12:30 pm							\n															Rwabutaza Basketball Classic\n																														2026\n																														Rep Field House- New Albany\n																														N/A\n														\n								2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic Semi-Final 2							\n							\n						\n					\n								\n		\n	\n	\n \n(1) Serengeti Hyenas (Home)\n#PlayerPositionPTSASTSTLBLKOFFDEFHeightWeight1Jonathan Nyang’oroGuard0000005' 9"235 lbs2Allan RwabutazaGuard0000005' 10"225 lbs3Anthony MillnerGuard0000006'3"170 lbs4Ibrahim Said NdulaForward0000005' 11"180 lbs5Gwamaka MwambunguCenter0000006' 0"285 lbs6Donivin NkoneGuard0000005' 6"135 lbs7James JamesGuard0000005'7"150 lbs8Chrisantus KawogoGuard0000005' 7"218 lbs9Doudley JaboinGuard0000005' 10"163 lbs10Jamelle CornleyForward0000006'5"215 lbs11Dobbins NkoneGuard0000005' 10"165 lbs12Donis Nkone\, Jr.Center0000006' 0"235 lbs \n(4) Manyara Vipers (Guests)\n#PlayerPositionPTSASTSTLBLKOFFDEFHeightWeight1Vic LassiterGuard0000006'3"175 lbs2Peter BategekiGuard0000006'1"200 lbs3Edison BandisaGuard0000006' 0"210 lbs4Primo MagoriGuard0000006'1"175 lbs6Adam A. AdamForward0000006'4"138 lbs7Dylan HaongaGuard0000005'11"170 lbs8Daniel SimumbaGuard0000006'0"172 lbs9Stephen MikellForward0000005'10"177 lbs10Matanda MayondiGuard0000005'8"225 lbs13Allen Mutiganzi\, Jr.Forward0000006'6"210 lbs \n\nThe Time Format of The Men’s Championship Games: 4 quarters of 10 minutes of stoppage regulation time; and 5 minutes of additional overtime periods in case of a tie\, until a winner is found. There is a 2 minute break between each quarter\, and a 10-minute half time break. \nWelcome! Karibu! \n\nThank You Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	SponsorIndustryPoint of ContactSponsorship Package\n\n\n\n\n	A Brighter Living LLCHealth CareMs. Ummy MbegaBronze\n\n\n	Gracious Holding\, LLCLife CoachingMs. Grace KambiraBronze\n\n\n	WanoMediaMr. Eilmer BahriBronze
URL:https://www.rwabutaza.com/event/the-2026-rwabutaza-basketball-classic/
LOCATION:Rep Field House\, 5524 N Hamilton Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43230\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rwabutaza Entertainment":MAILTO:info@rwabutaza.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260412T090208
CREATED:20251108T195031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T190314Z
UID:4061-1779552000-1779566400@www.rwabutaza.com
SUMMARY:The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion\, Event C\, The Reunion Nyama Choma Evening
DESCRIPTION:https://www.rwabutaza.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026RwabutazaBasketballClassicReunion-NyamaChoma.mp4\n…\n\n \nVenue: Blendon Woods Metro Park\, Shadlow Shelter\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Rd\, Columbus\, OH 43230.\nTime: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm\, Saturday\, May 23\, 2026.\nChief Chef: David Mshiu\nDJ: Ian Lyatuu \nhttps://www.rwabutaza.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NyamaChoma.mp4\n…\n \n \nWelcome! Karibu! \n\nThank You Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	SponsorIndustryPoint of ContactSponsorship Package\n\n\n\n\n	A Brighter Living LLCHealth CareMs. Ummy MbegaBronze\n\n\n	Gracious Holding\, LLCLife CoachingMs. Grace KambiraBronze\n\n\n	WanoMediaMr. Eilmer BahriBronze
URL:https://www.rwabutaza.com/event/the-2026-rwabutaza-basketball-classic-tanzanian-schools-reunion-event-c-saturday-nyama-choma/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods Metro Park\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43230\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rwabutaza Entertainment":MAILTO:info@rwabutaza.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T020000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090208
CREATED:20251108T201844Z
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UID:4077-1779573600-1779588000@www.rwabutaza.com
SUMMARY:The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion\, Event D\, The All-White Reunion Night
DESCRIPTION:The Dress Code For The Ladies and Gentlemen\n\n\n\nThe Dress Code: All-white formal and informal attire. Dress to impress. The dress code is strictly enforced. \nThe dress code for the ladies and gentlemen on The All-White Reunion Night on Saturday Night: All-White Dress Code. The dress code is strictly enforced.\n\nWelcome! Karibu! \n\nThank You Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	SponsorIndustryPoint of ContactSponsorship Package\n\n\n\n\n	A Brighter Living LLCHealth CareMs. Ummy MbegaBronze\n\n\n	Gracious Holding\, LLCLife CoachingMs. Grace KambiraBronze\n\n\n	WanoMediaMr. Eilmer BahriBronze\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rwabutaza.com/event/the-2026-rwabutaza-basketball-classic-tanzanian-schools-reunion-event-d-reunion-white-party/
LOCATION:Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel\, 409 Altair Parkway\, Westerville\, OH\, 43082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rwabutaza Entertainment":MAILTO:info@rwabutaza.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T210535Z
UID:4059-1779620400-1779634800@www.rwabutaza.com
SUMMARY:The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion\, Event E\, The Basketball Championship Finals
DESCRIPTION:Game 1: 2026 Women’s Basketball Championship Bracket. \nGame 2: 2026 Men’s Basketball Championship Bracket. \n     \nDate: Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 (The Sunday of the Memorial Day Weekend). \nTime: 11:00 pm SHARP – 3:00 pm SHARP. If you come at 2:55 pm or later\, the event will be over by then\, and we will be gone. \nLocation: Rep Field House- New Albany\, 5524 N Hamilton Rd\, Columbus\, OH 43230. \nTicket (Entrance Fee): $0.00 (Free) – If you are planning to attend\, please register by clicking the “Register” button up above under this page’s title. This helps us in planning for security\, crowd control and attendance capacity. \nGuest Of Honor: _________________ \nEvent Coordinator: ___________________ \nHosts:\n1. _________________.\n2. _________________. \nGuest of Honor’s Table:\n1. Eva Kiwelu.\n2. Mohammed Abdalla. \nDJ’s:\n1. Ian Lyatuu. \nOfficial Photographers:\n1. Salva Muhaya. \nOfficial Videographers:\n1. Salva Muhaya. \nBasketball Equipment and Gear Managers \n(All Players In Full Jerseys\, 2+ Basketballs\, 2+ Whistles\, Stop Watches\, Two Referees’ Striped Shirts\, Statistics Sheets\, Guest of Honor Table\,  Officials Tables and Chairs (2)\, Spectators’ Benches and Chairs\, Women’s Champions Trophy\, Men’s Champions Trophy\, Women’s MVP Trophy\, Men’s MVP Trophy):\n1. ______________.\n2. ______________. \nThe Program: The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic Finals\n(Please Arrive On Time)\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent Item\n\n\n10:30 am-11:00 am\nArrival of Players\, Guests and Guest of Honor.\n\n\n11:00 am-11:15 am\nHosts: Opening The Event\, Welcoming and Introducing The Guest of Honor\, Introducing Some Tanzanian Community Elders and Leaders In Attendance.\n\n\n11:15 am-11:17 am\nOne-Minute Moment of Silence- Rest In Peace David Mbaga\, Community Member\, Our Friend\, Our Family and Head Coach of Ruaha Wild Dogs.\n\n\n11:17 am-11:25 am\nPre-Game Team Photos of All 4 Teams: All Coaches and Players In Their Complete Team Jerseys.\n\n\n11:25 pm-11:35 am\nGame 1\, Women’s Final\, Player Introductions.\n\n\n11:35 am-11:40 am\n\nU.S. National Anthem.\n\n\n11:40 am-11:45 am\n\nTanzanian National Anthem.\n\n\n11:45 pm-11:50 am\nGuest of Honor Speech.\n\n\n11:50 am-12:50 pm\nGame 1- Women’s Final.\n\n\n12:50 pm-1:00 pm\nGame 2\, Men’s Final\, Player Introductions.\n\n\n1:00 pm-2:30 pm\nGame 2\, Men’s Semi-Final Game 2.\n\n\n2:30 pm-2:40 pm\nGuest of Honor: Presentation of Championship Trophies and Awards.\n\n\n2:40 pm-2:55 pm\nChampions and Award Winners: Post-Game Team Photo Shoot.\n\n\n2:55 pm-3:00 pm\nChairman’s Gratitude Remarks and Closing The Basketball Championship Event.\n\n\n\n—————————————————————- \nGAME 1- WOMEN’S FINAL: #1 ZANZIBAR SHARKS  VS. #2 MIKUMI LEOPARDS  \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n					DateEventTime/ResultsLeagueSeasonVenueArticle				\n			\n			\n				2026-05-24 11:00:10May 24\, 2026  2026 Women’s Rwabutaza Basketball Classic Final 11:00:1011:00 amWomen's Rwabutaza Basketball Classic2026Rep Field House- New AlbanyPreview			\n		\n	\n	\n \nGame’s Time Format: 2 Halves of 15 Minutes of Stoppage Time In Each Half of Regulation; and 5 Minutes of Additional Overtime Periods In Case of A Tie Until A Winner Is Found. There is a 5 minute break between each half. \nOfficials:\nReferee 1: ______________.\nReferee 2: Paul Materu.\nScore Keeper: Jennifer Mutabirwa.\nTime Keeper: Jennifer Mutabirwa. \nJudges For Most Valuable Player (MVP)\n1. ______________.\n2. ______________.\n3. ______________.\n4. ______________.\n5. ______________. \nStatisticians\n1. Frank Mwemezi (Points)\n2. Yuliks Ulinda Ali (Rebounds)\n3. Hans Lundenga (Assists)\n4. Leticia Mutabirwa (Steals)\n5. Linus Muki Buhanza (Blocks)\n6. Linus Muki Buhanza (Fouls) \nWOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS: \n1. ZANZIBAR SHARKS (Colombia Blue/White Color)  \n  \n2026 Zanzibar Sharks#PlayerPositionPTSASTSTLBLKOFFDEFHeight2Sophia MkambaGuard0000005'4"3Kierstyn LimingGuard0000005'8"4Edna NgowiForward0000005'3"6Jennifer MahembaCenter0000005'8"7Neema MassaweGuard0000005'4"8Lisbeth Sia MateruForward0000005'2" \n2. MIKUMI LEOPARDS (Gold/Black Colors)  \n \n \n2026 Mikumi Leopards#PlayerPositionPTSASTSTLBLKOFFDEFHeight1Makayla SalukeleGuard0000005'7"2Dr. Theresia Kobelo MkangaraGuard0000005'2"4Carine KalokolaGuard0000005'4"7Ashleigh BrownCenter0000005'11"8Sophia KatambaForward0000005'4"9Joy Lwiza MtowaForward0000005'5" \n=========== \nGAME 2- MEN’S FINAL: SEMI-FINAL WINNER 1 VS. SEMI-FINAL WINNER 2\nGame’s Time Format: 4 Quarters of 10 Minutes of Stoppage Time In Each Quarter of Regulation; and 5 Minutes of Additional Overtime Periods In Case of A Tie Until A Winner Is Found. There is a 2 minute break between each quarter\, but the half time break is 5 minutes. \nOfficials:\nReferee 1: ______________.\nReferee 2: Paul Materu\nScore Keeper: Jennifer Mutabirwa\nTime Keeper: Hans Lundenga \nStatisticians\n1. Frank Mwemezi (Points)\n2. Yuliks Ulinda Ali (Rebounds)\n3. Leticia Mutabirwa (Assists)\n4. Leticia Mutabirwa (Steals)\n5. Linus Muki Buhanza (Blocks)\n6. Linus Muki Buhanza (Fouls) \n=========== \nWelcome! Karibu! \n\nThank You Sponsors!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n	SponsorIndustryPoint of ContactSponsorship Package\n\n\n\n\n	A Brighter Living LLCHealth CareMs. Ummy MbegaBronze\n\n\n	Gracious Holding\, LLCLife CoachingMs. Grace KambiraBronze\n\n\n	WanoMediaMr. Eilmer BahriBronze\n\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.rwabutaza.com/event/the-2026-rwabutaza-basketball-classic-tanzanian-schools-reunion-event-e-sunday-basketball-finals/
LOCATION:Rep Field House\, 5524 N Hamilton Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43230\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T020000
DTSTAMP:20260412T090208
CREATED:20251108T195647Z
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SUMMARY:The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion\, Event F\, The 1st Annual Rwabutaza Awards & Reunion Ball
DESCRIPTION:The Dress Code: Formal. Dress to impress. Dress code strictly enforced. \n\n\n\nLadies\n\n\n\n\nThe Dress Code: Ladies’ formal wear- an evening gown of the color of either of the two women’s basketball teams\, gold color for Mikumi Leopards\, or sky blue color for Zanzibar Sharks.\n\n\n\nGentlemen\n\n\n\n\nThe dress code for the gentlemen: Formal Wear- A black suit and a bow tie of any of the four men’s basketball team colors\, orange (Manyara Vipers)\, red (Ruaha Wild Dogs)\, royal blue (Serengeti Hyenas)\, or green (Tarangire Pythons).\nWelcome! Karibu! \n  \n\n\nThe 1st Annual Rwabutaza Awards Nominees\n\n\n\n\nThe Rwabutaza Awards is an annual award event for a year-long excellence in health\, fitness and sports performance\, honoring the top athletes and sports performances of the year. In 2026\, the 1st Annual Rwabutaza Awards will be hosted from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm on Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 as part of The 2026 Rwabutaza Basketball Classic & Reunion. \n\n\n\nThe following are the seven categories of awards and their corresponding nominees for the first edition in 2026: \n\n\n\nThe Athlete’s Parents of The Year\n\n\n\n\nMr. Zitto Babu & Mrs. Helen Ongara\nMr. Ignas & Mrs. Neema Chilewa\n\n\n\nMs. Hildegard Kamazima\n\n\n\nMs. Lisareine Kamazima\n\n\n\nMr. Angila & Mrs. Vanessa Magori\n\n\n\nMr. Akili Lusungu & Mrs. Emiliana Msola\nMr. Kenan & Mrs. Atukuzwe Haonga\nMr. Mohammed Mshindo & Ms. Antonia Kutali\n\n\n\nMr. Joas & Mrs. Delphina Mutabirwa\n\n\n\nPastors Donis & Nnunu Nkone\n\n\n\nMr. Josephat & Mrs. Mourine Nyang’oro\n\n\n\nMr. Ntai Simumba\n\n\n\n\nThe Best Leader Athlete\n\n\n\n\nMr. Peter Bategeki – Manyara Vipers\n\n\n\nMr. Oscar Kamazima – Ruaha Wild Dogs\n\n\n\nMr. Murshid Zuberi Mudricat – Tarangire Pythons\n\n\n\nMr. Jonathan Nyang’oro – Serengeti Hyenas\n\n\n\nMs. Makayla Salukele – Mikumi Leopards\n\n\n\nMs. Joyce Temigunga – Zanzibar Sharks\n\n\n\n\nThe Best Breakthrough Athlete\n\n\n\n\nSosthenes Chilewa – Men’s Basketball\n\n\n\n\n\nMakayla Salukele – Women’s Basketball\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n\nThe Best Record-Breaking Performance\n\n\n\n\nKierstyn Liming – Zanzibar Sharks\n\n\n\nDobbins Nkone – Serengeti Hyenas\n\n\n\nMakayla Salukele – Mikumi Leopards\n\n\n\n_______________________________________\n\n\n\n_______________________________________\n\n\n\n_______________________________________\n\n\n\n\nThe Best Team\n\n\n\n\nSerengeti Hyenas – Men’s Basketball\n\n\n\nZanzibar Sharks – Women’s Basketball\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n\nThe Best Female Athlete\n\n\n\n\nKierstyn Liming – Zanzibar Sharks\n\n\n\nMakayla Salukele – Mikumi Leopards\n\n\n\nJoyce Temigunga – Zanzibar Sharks\n\n\n\n______________________________________\n\n\n\n______________________________________\n\n\n\n______________________________________\n\n\n\n\nThe Best Male Athlete\n\n\n\n\nChristopher Chilewa – Ruaha Wild Dogs\n\n\n\nJerryson Mutabirwa – Ruaha Wild Dogs\n\n\n\nDobbins Nkone – Serengeti Hyenas\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n_________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nThank You Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	SponsorIndustryPoint of ContactSponsorship Package\n\n\n\n\n	A Brighter Living LLCHealth CareMs. Ummy MbegaBronze\n\n\n	Gracious Holding\, LLCLife CoachingMs. Grace KambiraBronze\n\n\n	WanoMediaMr. Eilmer BahriBronze\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rwabutaza.com/event/the-2026-rwabutaza-basketball-classic-tanzanian-schools-reunion-event-f-black-suit-and-bow-tie-reunion-ball/
LOCATION:Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel\, 409 Altair Parkway\, Westerville\, OH\, 43082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rwabutaza Entertainment":MAILTO:info@rwabutaza.com
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