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Performers light up the Kinyarwanda concert series upcountry; Kigali audiences can catch it this Friday. COURTESY

This weekend in Kigali: Mardi Gras, Kinyarwanda Concert & Co

Friday, February 27, 2026

Musician and radio presenter Uncle Austin has retired from radio after 26 years on air. Photo courtesy

Uncle Austin quits radio after 26 years on air

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Gospel singer Alexis Dusabe will need to change a promoter or delay his concert in Brussels. Photo IGIHE

Uncertainty looms over Alexis Dusabe’s concert in Brussels

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The 2026 Tour du Rwanda opens Saturday at KCC Roundabout, drawing cyclists and spectators to what doubles as one of Kigali's biggest street festivals of the year. Photo: COURTESY.

Your Kigali weekend, curated: Top events & things to do

Friday, February 20, 2026

Producer Madebeats has completed his own recording studio in Rusororo . Photo by IGIHE

Madebeats has new studio, and Warner Bros have a deal to close

Monday, February 16, 2026

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

Marina says ‘Yes’ as Yvan Muziki proposes on homecoming show

Saturday, February 14, 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

Love fills Kigali as Valentine’s weekend unfolds

Friday, February 13, 2026

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What’s on the weekend banquet? Find out!

Friday, February 06, 2026

Khaby Lame.

TikToker Khaby Lame sells company shares in $1bn deal

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Comedian Japhet Mazimpaka performs during his one-man comedy at Urban Park Suites in Kigali on January 23.

Fame, false validation take center stage at Japhet’s one-man comedy show

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Kigali residents enjoy an outing at a past show. PHOTO BY Olivier Mugwiza.

What’s happening in Kigali this weekend

Friday, January 23, 2026

This weekend in Kigali: the monthly Car Free Day with sports and fitness or catch France Mpundu live this Friday at CCFR. COURTESY.

Your weekend plans in Kigali, sorted

Friday, January 16, 2026

Prosper Nkomezi poses with his fiancée, Retina Nkurunziza, after proposing during an intimate lakeside moment. COURTESY

A lakeside “yes” for Prosper Nkomezi

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

American YouTube and Twitch sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as iShowSpeed, is set to visit Rwanda in the coming days as part of his highly publicised Africa tour.

Who is iShowSpeed, the internet sensation expected in Rwanda?

Thursday, January 08, 2026

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Oprah opens up on regretting her divorce from Katauti, says immaturity cost her marriage

Saturday, January 03, 2026

Gospel musician Vestine Ishimwe tied the knot with her Burkinabé husband Idrissa Ouedraogo before splitting in November. Photo by IGIHE.

Which celebrities tied the knot in 2025?

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

YouTuber and streamer iShowSpeed during a live broadcast. The global creator has confirmed Rwanda as one of the stops on his upcoming “Speed Does Africa” tour. COURTESY.

Global streamer iShowSpeed to visit Rwanda on Africa-wide tour

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Kigali streets come alive during the 2025 holiday season. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

10 must-visit festive spots in Kigali this holiday season

Friday, December 19, 2025

3-Step and Afrohouse light up Depot37 at Mundi Center as TWESE returns for the venue’s anniversary edition. COURTESY.

Your guide to Kigali’s best events this Christmas season

Friday, December 12, 2025

Music lovers gather for the Trace Awards concert in Kigali.

Celebrate the holidays in Kigali: Grand Christmas Concert, German Market & Co

Friday, December 05, 2025