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Revelers enjoy music at Icyumba cya Rap inaugural edition. The crew is preparing for the show's third edition. The event was established to promote hip-hop culture in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

From Icyumba cya Rap to a new album—Tuff Gang looks ahead

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Amsterdam-based duo Tribal Kush, known for their contribution to the Basshall sound, will perform in Kigali on Nov. 28 at Atelier du Vin’s Riddim and Whine event as part of their regional tour. COURTESY

Grammy-winning duo Tribal Kush to bring Basshall sound to Kigali

Thursday, November 05, 2026

The new report is titled 'Futureproofing Connectivity- Assessing Climate Risk and Resilience in Telecommunications. Internet

Extreme weather threatens future of mobile connectivity, report warns

Thursday, November 05, 2026

COMESA Secretary General Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe and Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov signing the agreement in Russia. Courtesy

COMESA, Russia sign agreement to expand trade, investment cooperation

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

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VIDEO: Kigali startup exploring AI's next big frontier

Friday, October 30, 2026

Music professionals from across the continent met in Kigali during ACCES 2024 to discuss opportunities and challenges in Africa's music industry. COURTESY

ACCES 2026: What Rwanda can learn from Africa’s music industry gathering

Friday, October 30, 2026

DESSERTS 70% Chocolate moelleux

Rwanda’s Meza Malonga chef joins Qatar Airways’ global culinary programme

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Rwandan singer Chiboo, born Irakoze Freddy, has signed a five-year deal with Giti Inc. COURTESY

Singer Chiboo joins Giti Inc. management on five-year deal

Monday, October 26, 2026

A proud moment for graduates at Oklahoma Christian University. From scholarships to career pathways, explore opportunities designed to help Rwandan youth take their next step. COURTESY: Ministry of Education

Rwandans can apply for these 9 scholarships, courses and fellowships

Friday, October 23, 2026

Mobile operators in Rwanda pay less than 1 percent of their revenue in direct spectrum fees.

Africa could gain $120bn from telecom reforms: report

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tunji Balogun, chairman and chief executive of Def Jam Recordings.

How UMG’s global layoffs could affect Africa’s music industry

Friday, October 16, 2026

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Rwanda’s F1 deal puts five homegrown music stars in focus

Friday, October 16, 2026

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How UMG’s global layoffs could affect Africa’s music industry

Friday, October 16, 2026

Rwandan musicians Ariel Wayz and Nel Ngabo have announced that their songs, “Waiting” and “Masterpiece,” respectively, are on the first-round ballot for the 2027 Grammy Awards.

Ariel Wayz, Nel Ngabo make 2027 Grammy first-round ballot

Monday, October 12, 2026

Rwanda has picked Ben’Imana , a feature film by Marie Clementine Dusabejambo, for the Oscars. Courtesy

Dusabejambo’s ‘Ben’Imana’ to lead Rwanda’s first Oscar bid

Friday, October 09, 2026

Based on a live Spotify check, these are the five Rwandan acts with the highest monthly listener figures. Meddy, Starving Yet Full, Israel Mbonyi, Bruce Melodie and Element. COURTESY

Who’s listening? Rwanda’s top 5 Spotify artistes mapped

Thursday, October 08, 2026

Mundi Center is bringing Titanic back to the big screen as part of its Moonlight Movie Night series. COURTESY

Where Kigali is heading this weekend

Friday, October 02, 2026

Singer Kaya Byinshii speaks during a media briefing ahead of the next Live Nyinshii concert. Courtesy

Live Nyinshiii and the making of a shared music culture

Friday, October 02, 2026