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Producer Muriro during a studio session-courtesy
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Meet producer Muriro, a rising star behind Rwandan trending hits

Monday, April 21, 2025
Rapper Dany Nanone dropped new track “So Far” which features upcoming artiste Ella Rings-courtesy
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Weekend playlist: Arnaud Gray, Danny Nanone, Lisaa and co drop new music

Saturday, March 22, 2025
22-year-old Rwanda up and coming Elvis Lenzy is carving his name as a promising artiste in Rwandan music industry-courtesy
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How Elvis Lenzy is carving his path to Rwandan music spotlight

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Tanzanian star musician Diamond Platnumz, seen here on red carpet with Bruce Melodie, won the Best Global African Artist Award at Trace Awards 2025 ceremony held in Zanzibar on Wednesday night, February 26
Music

Who are the Trace Awards 2025 winners?

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Ariel Wayz (L) and Ish Kevin.
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On the charts: Ish Kevin, Bushali, Yee Fanta and co. drop new hits

Saturday, February 08, 2025
From Tems’ upcoming Kigali show to Diamond Platnumz’s wedding plans and TikTok’s brief shutdown—here’s your weekly roundup of the hottest lifestyle highlights.
Showbiz

Recap: Knowless’ beer name, Tems in Kigali, Diamond Platnumz’s wedding, TikTok shutdown, and more

Monday, January 20, 2025
Mike Kirenga, also known as Khire, is a Rwandan afrobeat musician. Courtesy
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How Khire blends Rwandan tradition with modern Afrobeat sounds

Saturday, January 18, 2025
22-year-old Oda Martín Uwimanzi, known by her stage name La Reina,
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Zuba Ray, TheDicePrince and emerging artistes to watch in 2025

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Israel Mbonyi proudly represents Rwanda as the sole nominee at the 2025 Trace Awards, set to celebrate Afro-urban music and culture in Zanzibar. COURTESY
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Rwanda's Israel Mbonyi earns pan-African nomination at 2025 Trace Awards in Zanzibar

Thursday, January 02, 2025
Veteran of Rwanda’s hip-hop scene Emery Gatsinzi, better known as Riderman,said 2024 was a pivotal year. Photo by Willy Mucyo
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2024 in review: Rwandan celebrities on milestones, future goals

Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Platini P shares a light moment with his fan during a concert in Grand Rapids-Photo by Richard Irakoze
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Platini thrills Rwandan diaspora in Michigan

Monday, December 30, 2024
Bushali.
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Davis D, Ross Kana, Bushali added to 'Rev Up Xperience' line-up

Tuesday, December 24, 2024