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A new documentary film titled Umuganda was officially screened at the University of Rwanda on March 4. Courtesy

New film on ‘Umuganda’ premieres in Kigali

Friday, March 06, 2026

T Rex Jr

Rapper T-Rex Jr balances faith and survival in debut album

Friday, March 06, 2026

Ugandan comedian Patrick Salvador arrive at Kigali International Airport in Kigali on Wednesday, March 5, ahead of the Thank God It’s Funny comedy show on Friday

Funnymen Salvador, Teacher Mpamire jet in for comedy show in Kigali

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Fashion meets music_ Shots from Rapstar’s AHAZAZA lookbook. COURTESY

RoMeo Rapstar debuts 'Ahazaza' collection with local streetwear brand

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Rwandan producer and singer Element Eleeeh will headline the upcoming Eid celebration edition of Uganda’s popular Comedy Store event in Kampala

Element Eleeeh set for Kampala show, Diddy’s sentence shortened

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Rwandan star Bruce Melodie is set to perform at the upcoming African music celebration, Afro Legacy 2026, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, in Brussels, Belgium.

Bruce Melodie in Brussels for joint concert with Sheebah

Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Producer Clement Ishimwe is working on his maiden album 'Legacy' which, he said, reflects his time in the game over the past two decades. Photo courtesy

Producer Clement on two decades in studio, bringing own album to life

Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Tasha the DJ on stage at Tour du Rwanda Festival. Photo by RBA

How artistes cashed in on Tour du Rwanda 2026

Monday, March 02, 2026

Gospel musician Alexis Dusabe has said his April 4 concert in Brussels, Belgium, will go ahead as earlier planned. Photo by Kelly Raissa Keza

Alexis Dusabe says Brussels concert will go ahead as planned

Monday, March 02, 2026

Legendary British band UB40 will perform at the BK Arena on June 9. Courtesy

British Reggae band UB40, Ali Campbell to perform in Kigali

Saturday, February 28, 2026

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

28 Years Later The Bone Temple is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland.

Seven new movies to catch this weekend

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

Filmmaker Zion Sulaiman Mukasa Matovu takes a footage of citizens participating in Umuganda which is named after his latest film. Photo courtesy

New film traces Umuganda’s role in Rwanda’s rebuilding process

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

Music producer Madebeats during an interview with The New Times and Producer Element. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Madebeats on Element Eleéeh comparisons: 'We're not the same'

Monday, February 23, 2026

Producer and sound engineer David Mucyo known as Madebeats during an interview.

Madebeats talks creativity, competition and new music industry mindset

Monday, February 23, 2026

Turarenze produced by Murilo, Turarenze brings together Davis D’s melodic style and Ish Kevin’s rap delivery.

On repeat: 10 new Rwandan songs topping charts

Saturday, February 21, 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

Cirque du Freak The Vampire’s Assistant.

Weekend watch: Seven family-friendly horror movie picks

Friday, February 20, 2026