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Marina (left) shows off her engagement ring to the audience which was present her fiancé's homecoming concert at Kigali Universe on Friday night. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Showbiz
Marina says ‘Yes’ as Yvan Muziki proposes on homecoming show
Saturday, February 14, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame poses for a group photo with the graduates of the third cohort of ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi incubation programme on Friday, February 13. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Art
Art Rwanda-Ubuhanzi celebrates third cohort winners at creative festival
Friday, February 13, 2026
Minister of Youth and Arts Abdallah Utumatwishima addresses participants during the graduation ceremony of the third cohort of ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi Xperience at the Kigali Cultural Village on Friday, February 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
National arts policy expected in May, says minister
Friday, February 13, 2026
Rwandan music stars The Ben and Bruce Melodie are set to light up Kampala this Valentine’s weekend. Olivier Mugwiza
Music
Bruce Melodie, The Ben take Valentine’s vibes to Kampala
Friday, February 13, 2026
French zouk sensation Princess Lover arrived in Kigali on Thursday morning ahead of her concert at Movenpick Kigali hotel on Saturday, February 14. Photo courtesy
Showbiz
Love fills Kigali as Valentine’s weekend unfolds
Friday, February 13, 2026
French zouk sensation Princess Lover arrived in Kigali on Thursday morning ahead of her concert at Movenpick Kigali hotel on Saturday, February 14. Photo courtesy 2
Princess Lover in Kigali ahead of Valentine’s Day concert
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Rwanda’s most influential musicians, Bruce Melodie and The Ben, have announced a joint country tour. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi
Music
Why Bruce Melodie, The Ben chose partnership over musical rivalry
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Kabera (2nd right) was invited to the high-profile UN SDGs gala hosted earlier this month at Beverly Hills City Hall, United States. Photo: Courtesy.
Cinema
Rwanda’s Kabera takes storytelling to SDGs gala in LA
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Music
Mic Tribe: Hip-hop thrives despite low turnout
Sunday, February 08, 2026
Musician Yvan Muziki
Music
Yvan Muziki to launch debut album at homecoming concert
Sunday, February 08, 2026
Bridgerton Season 4, the first four episodes premiered on January 29 and are currently trending number one worldwide.
Cinema
Movie Corner: Quick, bingeable series for the weekend
Friday, February 06, 2026
Rwandan artiste Christophe Muneza, popularly known as Christopher, is set to launch his new album H₂O. Courtesy
Music
Christopher on new album: I wanted to make something different
Friday, February 06, 2026
A US-based Rwandan man, David Gakuba Mugisha, was on Thursday, February 5, arraigned before a Kigali court over the alleged murder of his colleague, Eric Ngabo. Courtesy
Crime
US-based Rwandan appears in court over alleged murder of colleague
Thursday, February 05, 2026
National ballet Urukerereza at a past event that brought together various African creatives in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Photo: Courtesy.
Africa’s creative industries need long-term investment in talent, experts say
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Players tussle it out at a recent Scrabble competition. Courtesy.
Scrabble: Heroes tourney highlights growth of game in Rwanda
Monday, February 02, 2026
Rwanda Taekwondo Federation (RTF) is hosting Dreams Sports Festival 2026 in Kigali from February 4-6-Courtesy photo
Taekwondo body moves to empower refugees through sports
Sunday, February 01, 2026
Khaby Lame.
Showbiz
TikToker Khaby Lame sells company shares in $1bn deal
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
American YouTube star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as iShowSpeed, during his visit in Rwanda. He concluded his month-long Africa tour on Tuesday, January 27, in Namibia.
Tourism
Six moments that defined iShowSpeed's Africa tour
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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