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Komada: A Whisky Family, a 2023 film directed by Yoshihara Masayuki was the first to screen at the second edition of Japanese Film Festival on Wednesday. COURTESY PHOTOS
Cinema

Kigali hosts second Japanese Film Festival

Friday, October 23, 2026
The concert begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, bringing worshippers together for an evening of gospel music, praise and prayer, featuring performers from across Africa. COURTESY
Showbiz

Nine events to step out for this weekend

Friday, October 23, 2026
From left to right, top row: Kondela, Joshua Baraka and Vyroota; middle row: Ariel Wayz, Elsy Wameyo, tg.blk and Element EleéeH; third row: Elijah Kitaka, Inès Raguël and Kivumbi King.
Music

East Africa’s next wave: 10 artistes turning heads in 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026
Pulp Fiction.
Cinema

Six suspense classics for your weekend watchlist

Friday, October 23, 2026
One of the participants of Art Rwanda Ubuhanzi talks about his artworks at the competition in 2023. File
Art

How best can creatives tap into Rwanda’s MICE industry?

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Suzan Nyiranyamibwa sings her song 'Ngirente?' at Murambi Genocide memorial in Nyamagabe. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Music

Nyiranyamibwa’s music leaves lasting legacy of patriotism and unity

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Rwandan comedian, actor and playwright Diogène Ntarindwa, popularly known as Atome, will stage his one-man show Carte d’Identité at the Kigali Convention Centre on Saturday, November 7. Courtesy
Showbiz

Atome back to Kigali stage with ‘Carte d’Identité’

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Ben peforms at his New Year Groove and album launch at BK Arena on January 1, 20125. The Ben 's concert is scheduled for January 1, 2027, at BK Arena in Kigali. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

The Ben’s 2027 New Year Groove to feature East African stars

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Jean Paul Fisca Habimana, Founder of ITARA Films, an events company organising Musanabandi Film Festival. Courtesy
Cinema

New film festival to showcase talents of PWDs

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Photographers and content creators who gathered for a Sony masterclass in Kigali on October 16. Courtesy

Creatives urged to prioritize creativity over high-end equipment

Monday, October 19, 2026
Winners of the All African Independent Film Festival (AAIFF Africa) which concluded at the Centre Culturel Francophone du Rwanda in Kigali on Saturday, October 17. Courtesy

Nigerian film Òkolà lands top prize at Kigali festival

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Rwandan TV personality and fashion enthusiast Christelle Kabagire has joined the third season of Secret Story Afrique.

Rwanda’s Christelle Kabagire joins Secret Story Africa Season 3

Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Cinema

SHOWBIZ: From GTA VI’s soundtrack to Narnia’s big-screen return

Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Art

ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi: 45 pass as auditions conclude in Kigali

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, a Rwandan singer of Liberation and Kwibuka songs, died on Friday, October 16, reportedly due to an illness. She was 83.
Music

Who was Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, the voice behind ‘Ese Mbaze Nde?’

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Tunji Balogun, chairman and chief executive of Def Jam Recordings.
Music

How UMG’s global layoffs could affect Africa’s music industry

Friday, October 16, 2026
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Showbiz

Kigali this weekend: 10 events worth knowing about

Friday, October 16, 2026
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Music

Rwanda’s F1 deal puts five homegrown music stars in focus

Friday, October 16, 2026
London Falling.
Cinema

Six interesting 2026 books worth your weekend

Friday, October 16, 2026
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Music

How UMG’s global layoffs could affect Africa’s music industry

Friday, October 16, 2026