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Tontonchris (c) and Ariel Wayz (R) during the video shoot of new song Look Around. Courtesy photo
Music

Ex-Cool Family dancer Tontonchris back to the roots with 'twin singles'

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rwandan poet Sylvestre Nsengimana is set to launch his debut poetry album, Tears In A Verse, in Paris, France, in February
Art

Rwanda’s Nsengimana to launch debut poetry album in Paris

Thursday, February 05, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
Comedian and radio personality, Japhet Mazimpaka (R), alongside his former co-performer 5K Etienne during the ‘Bigomba Guhinduka’ comedy show in 2019. Photo: File.

Social media is a vice masked as false validation – comedian Japhet

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Element EleéeH becomes only the second Rwandan artiste to win an All-Africa Music Awards prize.
Music

What Element Eleéeh’s AFRIMA win means for Rwandan music

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Rwandan producer Element Eleéeeh won Best Producer of the year at the 9th AFRIMA. Photo courtesy
Music

Element Eleéeeh scoops AFRIMA 2025 Best Producer Award

Monday, January 12, 2026
Zaria Court is located in the heart of Kigali Sports City, steps from the 10,000-seat BK Arena and the iconic 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium. Courtesy
Featured

Zaria Court Kigali now open as part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Monday, January 12, 2026
Ugandan musician Joshua Baraka insists he feels no pressure to carry East African music. Photo courtesy
Music

Joshua Baraka shrugs off 'pressure' to carry East African music

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
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Music

Shenseea eyes Kigali comeback after Skol-sponsored night with Mavado

Monday, January 05, 2026
Ugandan singer-songwriter Joshua Baraka will perform at Tempah’s Reset 2026, set for January 2 at Mundi Center.
Music

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

Friday, January 02, 2026
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

Fashion moments that stood out in 2025

Monday, December 29, 2025
Israel Mbonyi performs at his 2025 Icyambu Live Concert at BK Arena on Christmas Day, December 25. All photos by Raissa Kellya Keza.
Music

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

Friday, December 26, 2025