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Music

What to know about FIFA’s 2026 World Cup music project

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Ponte visited Kigali on May 26
Music

Audiomack co-founder backs Rwanda’s rise in music streaming space

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Colombian pop superstar Shakira has invited popular Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids to pefrorm during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey on July 19.
Music

Shakira invites Uganda’s Ghetto Kids to World Cup 2026 final halftime show

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rwandan gospel artiste Olivier Kavutse has released a new track titled Fire featuring Nigerian Afro-gospel star Gaise Baba and rising local singer SEE Muzik.
Music

Kavutse tabs Gaise Baba, SEE Muzik on new gospel collab

Monday, May 18, 2026
Ugandan comedian Dr. Hillary Okello to join local acts Micheal Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, Arnold Mutara and Babu Joe for Thank God It’s Funny at Kigali Universe this Friday night. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza.
Showbiz

Kigali’s weekend has theater, comedy & a Mother’s Day finish

Friday, May 08, 2026
Olamide Nigerian music star, will perform in Kigali at a concert dubbed Party Next Door BAL Edition scheduled for May 30 at Zaria Court.
Music

Nigerian star Olamide set for Kigali show

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Israel Mbonyi has announced a concert in the United Kingdom on May 27. File photo
Music

Israel Mbonyi announces UK show as country tour faces uncertainty

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
PFL Africa General Manager Elias Schulze (right) says the league has big ambitions to spotlight African fighters to the world of MMA. Courtesy
Other Sports

PFL Africa GM on Kigali reflections, maiden Nigeria showdown

Monday, April 20, 2026
Diamond Platnumz has announced that he will perform in Kigali as part of his Retro Tour on August 29. Courtesy.
Music

Diamond Platnumz to bring Retro Tour to Rwanda in August

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
German-based Rwandan creative director Aminu Iradukunda (left) has worked on productions of top artists like Diamond Platnumz (right) and Rema, Tay C and Dadjou among others. courtesy photos
Music

Rwandan creative director’s productions gain global recognition

Monday, March 30, 2026
Doja Cat, during her performance at Move Afrika Kigali concert on Tuesday, March 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Music

Moments you might have missed from Doja Cat's Kigali concert

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Footage from a previous Twese_ Afrohouse event. The series returns this Saturday; see the full weekend lineup for more events. COURTESY
Showbiz

Kigali weekend guide: Six events worth checking out

Friday, March 13, 2026