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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
The event brought together students, university leaders, local authorities, security officials, diplomats, government representatives, and partners. Courtesy
Featured

Intercultural Day turns INES-Ruhengeri into a vibrant showcase of African unity in diversity

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Atmosfera marks its anniversary with the Dark Forest Edition, scaling up to the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village for what organizers describe as its biggest staging yet.  
Music

Seven must-attend Kigali events this weekend

Friday, March 27, 2026
Rwandan songstress Nicole Musoni blends R&B, Afro influences in her multilingual music storytelling. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Music

Nicole Musoni on blending cultures to shape unique musical identity

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Director Vyper during a shooting session of a movie. Photo courtesy
Cinema

Meet Vyper, Rwanda’s emerging director on a mission to go global

Monday, March 23, 2026
Gospel duo Ben & Chance will headline the Easter Celebration concert on April 5 at BK Arena. Courtesy photo
Music

Gospel duo Ben & Chance to headline Easter celebration concert

Friday, March 20, 2026
President Kagame meets Hugh Evans, Founder and CEO , ahead of the third Move Afrika edition, headlined by Doja Cat at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame meets Global Citizen boss as Kigali hosts third Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
American rapper Doja Cat will headline Move Afrika concert at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo Courtesy
Music

Doja Cat in Kigali: What to know ahead of Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Enric Sifa, the founder of Metro Afro which signed Kid From Kigali under its management. Photo courtesy
Music

Kid From Kigali joins Metro Afro as label expands

Monday, March 16, 2026
Africa is capturing only a “negligible percentage” of its wealth in music despite commendable reach worldwide. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The black box problem: How Africa’s music money is lost in global systems

Monday, March 09, 2026
Mireille Batamuriza, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, speaks during a youth forum on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy.

Youth urged to make responsible choices at Global Citizen health forum

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026