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The New Year Groove concert turned the BK Arena into a vibrant celebration of music on January 1. Photos by Kellia Keza.

PHOTOS: From gospel to pop, New Year Groove delivers a marathon night in Kigali

Friday, January 02, 2026

Ugandan singer-songwriter Joshua Baraka will perform at Tempah’s Reset 2026, set for January 2 at Mundi Center.

East African sounds take over Kigali as Joshua Baraka leads ‘Reset 2026’

Friday, January 02, 2026

Kevin Kade, who invited Bongo Flava star Alikiba to the show, shared the stage with him for a live performance. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Kevin Kade marks five years in music as ‘The Last Night’ ushers Kigali into 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Some participants at Layers, a new long-form series that is quietly carving out space for musicians, designers and cultural figures. Courtesy

Why ‘Layers’ is becoming a go-to space for authentic creative stories in Rwanda

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Kevin Kade, Alikiba headline New Year’s Eve concert at KCC Public square

Kigali to ring in 2026 as Kevin Kade, Alikiba headline New Year’s Eve concert

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

DJ Marnaud will be on the decks at the Last Swing show scheduled on the New Year eve at Kigali Golf Resort and Villas. Photo courtesy

DJ Marnaud, local artistes to light up New Year’s Eve ‘Last Swing’ fiesta

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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

The Silver Gala is arguably the top fashion Gala in Kigali, thanks to its peak organisation that brings together different public figures from Rwanda and around the world.

Fashion moments that stood out in 2025

Monday, December 29, 2025

Israel Mbonyi's Icyambu concert in Rubavu has been postponed to a later date. Photo by Kellya Raissa Keza

Israel Mbonyi’s Icyambu concert in Rubavu postponed

Monday, December 29, 2025

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20 films set to dominate 2026

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Muhinde was among performers with the funniest jokes on the night. Photos courtesy

Gen Z Comedy brings festive cheer to Kigali’s city celebrations

Sunday, December 28, 2025

A crowd caught in a moment of excitement during a lively nighttime Icyumba cya Rap concert in Kigali on December 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

Boxing Day: The night when hip hop found home at Icyumba cya Rap

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Israel Mbonyi performs at his 2025 Icyambu Live Concert at BK Arena on Christmas Day, December 25. All photos by Raissa Kellya Keza.

Six hours, same energy: What truly defined Israel Mbonyi’s Icyambu concert

Friday, December 26, 2025

British-Jamaican producer and Amapiano DJ Skyla Tylaa will peform at an open-air music event scheduled for December 30 at Atelier Du Vin’s parking lot.

Skyla Tylaa to perform at Atelier Du Vin New Year countdown

Friday, December 26, 2025

L-R: Bull Dog, Kenny K Shot, and Kivumbi King.

Rappers slam Isango na Muzika Awards over unfair treatment

Friday, December 26, 2025

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Must watch movies to get your Christmas holiday right

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Deejay Kelly250 will celebrate 15 years on the decks with a show on Christmas Day. Photo courtesy

Deejay Kelly250 to mark 15 years on decks with Christmas show

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Rwandan gospel star Israel Mbonyi will headline first Icyambu live concert in Rubavu on January 1. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.

Israel Mbonyi, Kitoko and Co head to Rubavu for festive bonanza

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Rapper Danny Nanone during the first edition of Icyumba cya Rap in Kigali in 2024. Emmy Dushimimana

Icyumba cya Rap returns on Boxing Day with expanded lineup

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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Major boost for creatives as new contemporary art space opens

Tuesday, December 23, 2025