According to the Rwandan Presidency, their discussions centered on potential areas of investment and partnership in various sectors including events and entertainment.

Steve Harvey, a celebrated comedian, radio personality, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and philanthropist, arrived in Rwanda on November 18, 2024.

During his stay, he toured several parts of Kigali and visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Harvey is widely known for hosting popular shows such as The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, and Miss Universe, which he has hosted since 2015.

Following his meeting with President Kagame, Harvey expressed his admiration on Instagram, stating: "We had the pleasure of sitting and meeting His Excellency my brother President Paul Kagame. I was truly inspired by his strength and humility. A testament to Rwanda’s resilience and acts of forgiveness."

Harvey, 67, began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1980s, gaining recognition for hosting Showtime at the Apollo and starring in The Steve Harvey Show on The WB network.

In 2000, he rose to prominence with The Original Kings of Comedy after participating in the Kings of Comedy Tour. His last stand-up performance was in 2012.

As a host, Harvey has led Family Feud and Celebrity Family Feud since 2010. He also hosted shows such as Little Big Shots, Little Big Shots Forever Young, and Steve Harvey’s Funderdome.

Beyond entertainment, Harvey is a prolific author, best known for his 2009 bestseller Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. In 2017, he established Steve Harvey Global, an entertainment company encompassing his production firm East 112 and other ventures.

Harvey has also made strides in Africa, launching a localized version of Family Feud on the continent and investing in the HDNet takeover alongside Anthem Sports and Entertainment.

Together with his wife, Marjorie, he co-founded The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on youth education and empowerment.

Steve Harvey (first from left) has met with President Kagame with whom tehy discussed potential areas of investment and partnership.