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A view of a Bigogwe residential area. Photo: Courtesy.

When The Hills Remember: Revisiting Bigogwe’s painful past through film

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Prosper Nkomezi just announced first five cities where he will perform during his music tour in the United States. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Prosper Nkomezi unveils first stops for US tour

Monday, April 20, 2026

A Gorilla Story Told by David Attenborough (right). courtesy

Documentary on Rwanda’s gorilla conservation premieres on Netflix

Saturday, April 18, 2026

AI-powered track 'Let Me Be' is has propeled France-based Rwandan artiste Elvin Cena into global spotlight. courtesy

AI-powered track propels Rwandan artiste into global spotlight

Friday, April 17, 2026

Singer RunUp has parted ways with his management label SIINKO-courtesy

Singer RunUp parts ways with management label

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The R&B star, born Benjamin Mugisha, has been receiving treatment at Rwanda Military Hospital since Sunday, April 12

The Ben’s feeling better now, says source

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Rwanda-La Surface de Reparation

Documentary highlights how football saved lives during the Genocide

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Ben (L) and Chance (R) were welcomed by fellow
gospel artiste Elyse Bigira on their arrival in France on Tuesday, April 14, before they could proceed to Brussels where they are due to hold a concert on Sunday.

Ben & Chance in Brussels ahead of Sunday’s show

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Usher and Chris Brown just announced a joint tour which will see them do concerts in North America. Net Photo

Usher and Chris Brown announce ‘The R&B Tour’ dates

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Diamond Platnumz has announced that he will perform in Kigali as part of his Retro Tour on August 29. Courtesy.

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).

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 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

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

Minister Umutoni urges creatives to defend Genocide truth

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Rapper Ish Kevin (in black outfit) , poet Junior Rumaga and Ibyanzu perform "Ndacyababara" song during the 15th edition of “Our Past” event at Nyamara Memorial Garden on Thursday, April 9. Photo by Craish Bahizi

32 years later, music still heals where it once harmed

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Thousands of youths during Our Past commemoration event, at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Thursday, April 9 at Nyanza -Kicukiro Genocide Memorial. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Top nine ‘Kwibuka 32’ events blending remembrance and creative expression

Friday, April 10, 2026

Ben’Imana makes history as first Rwandan-Directed film in Cannes official selection. COURTESY.

Rwanda’s Ben’Imana breaks new ground with Cannes 2026 selection

Friday, April 10, 2026

“The 600” and “Things We Don’t Say,” two of our picks for the most compelling documentaries to watch during Kwibuka. COURTESY.

Kwibuka 32: Six must-watch documentaries on Genocide against the Tutsi

Friday, April 10, 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

New initiative to keep Genocide memory alive through film

Thursday, April 09, 2026

As Rwanda enters the 100 days of commemoration, the nation’s airwaves shift from entertainment to remembrance, with music becoming a vessel for memory, mourning and unity.

Kwibuka 32: How Rwandan music holds the nation’s grief

Tuesday, April 07, 2026