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Paint and Chill attendees at a previous session. The creative experience returns this Sunday at Atelier du Vin. COURTESY

Kigali’s weekend lineup: The best parties, games & hangouts

Friday, March 21, 2025

Organizers of Gather25 Rwanda address the press ahead of the event, set to take place this Saturday at BK Arena. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Eight spots to wrap up February with music, adventure, sports

Friday, February 28, 2025

Juno Kizigenza, Nel Ngabo, Angel Umutoni, John Legend and Clement Ishimwe attend Global Citizen's Move Afrika: Kigali at BK Arena on February 21, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Move Afrika expands impact in Kigali with local talent, training initiatives

Saturday, February 22, 2025

John Legend's live performance at Move Afrika Kigali was arguably one for the books. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI & OLIVIER MUGWIZA

PHOTOS: John Legend brings Kigali to life with unforgettable Move Afrika performance

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Kendrick Lamar performing at last year's Move Afrika; this year's event returns this Friday with John Legend headlining at BK Arena

Eight spots in Kigali to experience the best of lifestyle this weekend

Friday, February 21, 2025

Tanzanian fashion entrepreneur and socialite Hamisa Mobetto on Sunday, February 16, tied the knot with 28-year-old professional footballer Stephane Aziz Ki-courtesy photos

Inside Hamisa Mobetto, Aziz Ki’s lavish wedding: All the details

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Sylvie Simbi is crafting her sound from Italy while hoping to connect with listeners in Kigali

Who’s Sylvie Simbi, the new gospel revelation bringing her sound from Rome to Kigali?

Monday, February 17, 2025

BENIMANA, a women’s traditional collective, performed at the first edition of the Mabara Meza Festival. The festival returns to Mundi Center this Friday. COURTESY

What are the top events in Kigali this weekend?

Friday, February 14, 2025

MTN Rwanda is starting 2025 with GWAMON’, a new voice and data bundle designed to offer more value at competitive rates. COURTESY

FEATURED: MTN Rwanda unveils 'GWAMON’ bundle for affordable voice, data

Sunday, February 09, 2025

Revelers inside Depot37 at Mundi Center, where JABA’s Afrofuturistic music experience will take over this Saturday. COURTESY.

Weekend plans? Here’s what’s on in Kigali

Friday, February 07, 2025

Rising stars shaping Rwanda’s rap scene in 2025. Taz, Lov3rBoy, Xeventeen, Josskid, Longjay, Hermes, and Risine Kent (clockwise).

Rwanda's hottest rising rappers to watch in 2025

Wednesday, February 05, 2025

Star poet Junior Rumaga leads the stage at Siga Siga Sira poetry night at KCEV on Friday, January 31-courtesy

VIDEO: Weekend plot: Seven must-visit hangout places in Kigali

Friday, January 31, 2025

Liang Wenfeng

Who is Liang Wenfeng? The hedge fund manager-turned-AI pioneer behind DeepSeek

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

As the 2025 season of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) tips off on Friday, January 24, discover six other exciting spots to be this weekend in Kigali. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi.

Seven places to make the most of your Kigali weekend

Friday, January 24, 2025

L-R Sandrine Isheja returns, Tems’ Kigali concert, South Sudan’s social media ban, Fresh Kid’s exam success, and Mackinlay’s trumpet record bid.

Top regional lifestyle: Isheja’s radio return, South Sudan’s social media shutdown, Fresh Kid’s school success, and more

Friday, January 24, 2025

The New Times

Juno Kizigenza pledges Rwf 1million to empower creative talents at Sherrie Silver Foundation

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

John Legend, the critically acclaimed EGOT-winning artist and producer, who will headline the highly anticipated Global Citizen tour at BK Arena on February 21. Courtesy

How to score free tickets to see John Legend at Move Afrika 2025 in Kigali, Lagos

Tuesday, January 21, 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.

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

Monday, January 20, 2025