A Friday Night in Kigali: Dinner, Handball, and a Bittersweet Beer

Friday evening turned into one of those nights that remind me why I love living in Kigali.

We started the night with dinner at Zaria Court, catching up and laughing with some Japanese expat friends who also call Kigali home. Good food, good company, and that relaxed Friday energy, it was the perfect way to kick things off before heading out. We grabbed some food from Food & Stuff next door. If you haven’t tried it yet, their pulled pork sandwich is excellent. The perfect late-night comfort food.

From there, we made our way to the BK Arena to watch Men’s Handball, featuring a Nigeria vs. Angola match. It was actually my first time visiting the BK Arena for an event and going inside, and I have to say, it really impressed me. The atmosphere, the scale of the venue, and the excitement of the crowd made it a memorable first experience. Handball is fast, physical, and intense, and seeing it live was a lot of fun.

After the match, we stopped by Kweza Craft Brewing for a beer… only to find out that their tap room is closing its doors tomorrow. A bit of bittersweet timing, but I’m really glad we were able to enjoy one last drink there. Kweza has been a great spot, and it felt meaningful to end the night with a toast.

All in all, it was such a fun night out: great friends, good food, exciting sports, and a few memorable Kigali moments wrapped into one Friday evening.