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Diamond Platnumz has announced that he will perform in Kigali as part of his Retro Tour on August 29. Courtesy.
Music
Diamond Platnumz to bring Retro Tour to Rwanda in August
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A collage of Yolanda Mukagasana's book "Not My Time To Die" and Roméo Dallaire's Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda (2003).
Others
Five books that bear witness to Genocide against the Tutsi
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Filmmakers have called for more intentional, bold, and locally grounded storytelling to preserve the truth about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy photo
Cinema
Cinema as a key tool in preserving Genocide memory
Monday, April 13, 2026
Musicians Bruce Melodie and The Ben and his wife Pamela Uwicyeza, lay wreaths to pay tribute to the victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 12. Courtesy
Others
The Ben and Bruce Melodie honour Genocide victims, vow to fight denial
Monday, April 13, 2026
Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni speaks during the inaugural edition of Cine Kwibuka at Canal Olympia on Friday, April 10. Courtesy
Art
Minister Umutoni urges creatives to defend Genocide truth
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Fillmakers Ornella Mutoni (left) and Samuel Ishimwe will screen their films at the inaugural Cine Kwibuka edition at Canal Olympia Rebero on Friday, April 10. courtesy
Cinema
New initiative to keep Genocide memory alive through film
Thursday, April 09, 2026
Ben and Chance
Music
Ben & Chance lead Easter celebrations at BK Arena
Sunday, April 05, 2026
Beauty for Ashes star Olivier Kavutse has opened an entertainment space dedicated mainly for Christian creatives. Photo by IGIHE
Art
Beauty for Ashes’ Kavutse opens Christian entertainment space
Thursday, April 02, 2026
The new Aguka Youth Fund is set to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs by tackling one of their biggest hurdles—limited access to affordable financing.
Featured
Aguka Youth Fund, YouthConnekt Awards to propel young entrepreneurs’ growth
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Students at FAWE Girls School were treated to a special screening of Beyond the Clouds on March 30. Photos by Kellya Keza
Cinema
Beyond the Clouds: Chinese movie inspires FAWE students to dream bigger
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
German-based Rwandan creative director Aminu Iradukunda (left) has worked on productions of top artists like Diamond Platnumz (right) and Rema, Tay C and Dadjou among others. courtesy photos
Music
Rwandan creative director’s productions gain global recognition
Monday, March 30, 2026
Gospel singer Sarah Sanyu during an interview with The New Times. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Weekender
Singer Sarah Sanyu on solo career, coping with pressure to deliver
Friday, March 27, 2026
The Shawshank Redemption ranks among the highest-rated films of all time
Cinema
Six timeless classics to add to your weekend watchlist
Friday, March 27, 2026
Popular drama series Zirara Zishya will resume production in April. Net photo
Cinema
Popular drama series 'Zirara Zishya' to return in April
Thursday, March 26, 2026
American rapper NLE Choppa is expected to perform in Kigali on June 20. Net photo
Music
Rapper NLE Choppa to headline Fuego Fest in Kigali
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Renowned British naturalist David Attenborough has revisited the story of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas in a new Netflix documentary, A Gorilla Story Told by David Attenborough.
Cinema
British naturalist’s Netflix documentary revisits Rwanda’s gorilla legacy
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rwandan songstress Nicole Musoni blends R&B, Afro influences in her multilingual music storytelling. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Music
Nicole Musoni on blending cultures to shape unique musical identity
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of OnlyFans,, has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer.
International
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Monday, March 23, 2026

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