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Heritier Bahizi
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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).
Music
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
Showbiz
VIDEO: Weekend plot: Seven must-visit hangout places in Kigali
Friday, January 31, 2025
Liang Wenfeng
Technology
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.
Showbiz
Top regional lifestyle: Isheja’s radio return, South Sudan’s social media shutdown, Fresh Kid’s school success, and more
Friday, January 24, 2025
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Art
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 
Music
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.
Showbiz
Recap: Knowless’ beer name, Tems in Kigali, Diamond Platnumz’s wedding, TikTok shutdown, and more
Monday, January 20, 2025
Rappers Thedicekid and Kid from Kigali lit up the stage at Sofar's inaugural Beats & Bars session. Don’t miss its return this weekend at Mundi Center’s Depot37. COURTESY
Showbiz
Kigali’s top events this weekend: Music, wellness, and more
Friday, January 17, 2025
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Music
PHOTOS: Hip-Hop reigns supreme...but fans left in Tuff Gang disappointment
Saturday, January 11, 2025
This Friday, all roads lead to the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) for Icyumba Cya Rap
Showbiz
Kigali's best: Hikes, farm tours, cultural shows this weekend
Friday, January 10, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holding the Project Digits computer onstage at CES 2025.
Technology
Top eight breakthrough gadgets from CES 2025 that will transform daily life
Thursday, January 09, 2025
Getty Images announced on Tuesday its plans to merge with rival Shutterstock in a $3.7 billion deal.
International
Getty Images-Shutterstock merger targets AI era with $3.7 billion agreement
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
A Day in Paris brunch at The Hut Restaurant, organized by The Core IV, a team of four young women entrepreneurs, brings the romance of French cuisine and culture to Kigali this Sunday, January 5. COURTESY
Five weekend experiences in Kigali: Art, film, traditional music
Friday, January 03, 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
Music
Rwanda's Israel Mbonyi earns pan-African nomination at 2025 Trace Awards in Zanzibar
Thursday, January 02, 2025
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Showbiz
Rwandan socialite Kathia Uwase engaged to national basketball player Adonis Filer
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Revelers at a past Icyumba Cy’Amategeko concert. The organizers return this Friday with Icyumba cya Rap.
Music
Close out 2024 in style: Concerts, parties, art to light up your weekend
Friday, December 27, 2024

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