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Kigali Fight Night builds a new sports-entertainment business
Event photograph published by The New Times
54 Signals2026
What happened
Silverback Sports has developed Kigali Fight Night as a ticketed boxing and combat-sports property. In its 2026 company profile, it reported more than 2,000 attendees across two events, nine sponsors and US$51,000 in revenue.
Who is behind it
Silverback Sports is behind the series. Bashir Ntwari and Daniel Noake are among the people associated with its development.
Why it matters
The business brings together athletes, live-event production, ticket sales, sponsorship and content. Those are the building blocks of an entertainment property that can return with new editions.
Beyond the story
The reported combination of attendance, sponsors and revenue makes the commercial side of this local event format visible.
Key figures
- 2,000+ attendees across 2 events
- 9 sponsors
- US$51,000 revenue (company reporting)
Credits
Silverback Sports; Bashir Ntwari; Daniel Noake
Photo : Event photograph published by The New Times • Sources