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Why Kevin Kade won’t take the stage at Iwacu Muzika Festival. COURTESY

Kevin Kade hospitalised in US, pulls out of MTN Iwacu Muzika fest

Rwandan musician Kevin Kade will miss the upcoming MTN Iwacu Muzika Festival after being hospitalized in the United States for a health condition, his management said Monday. In a statement shared on

Monday, June 15, 2026

Gospel duo Vestine and Dorcas have announced the end of their partnership with MIE Empire.

Vestine and Dorcas part ways with MIE Empire after five years

Gospel duo Vestine & Dorcas have announced the end of their partnership with MIE Empire, saying the split marks the start of a new phase in their music career. In a press release dated June 13,

Monday, June 15, 2026

Youth Minister links drug abuse to violence, urges artists to lead by example

Minister of Youth and Arts Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima urged artists on Saturday, June 13, to avoid excessive alcohol use and drug abuse, saying the habits can fuel gender-based violence and other

Monday, June 15, 2026

Rubavu Music Awards celebrate rising and established acts at Kivu Intare Arena.

PHOTOS: Alicia & Germaine, Bruce Melodie lead winners at Rubavu Music Awards

The second edition of the Rubavu Music Awards and Talent Detection put the spotlight on artists and emerging performers from the lakeside district on Saturday, June 13, at Kivu Intare Arena, in a

Sunday, June 14, 2026

RSSB Tigers players ride through Kigali with the Basketball Africa League trophy during a championship parade celebrating the club's historic title as the first Rwandan team to win the continental competition. PHOTOS BY: Kellya Keza for The New Times

PHOTOS: How Kigali celebrated Rwanda’s first BAL championship

The celebration concert is expected to bring that run full circle, moving the championship from the court to the crowd. COURTESY

RSSB Tigers to celebrate BAL title with free concert in Kigali

The Kigali International Peace Marathon returns on June 13 and 14, bringing runners from Rwanda and beyond to one of the country's biggest sporting events. PHOTO BY: Dan K. Gatsinzi

Top seven weekend picks: Kigali and Rubavu

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was directed by Ben Stiller and released in 2013.

Five feel-good films that still hold up years later

Rwandan filmmaker and musician Jacques Muligande, widely known as Mighty Popo, speaks to The New Times during an interview. File

Mighty Popo’s ‘Killer Music’ to screen at Africa Film Festival in South Korea

MTN Iwacu Muzika Festival, which is expected to run from June 20 to August 1 with stops in districts including Huye, Ngoma, Nyagatare, Karongi, Muhanga, Musanze and Rubavu. Courtesy

Rwanda’s holiday calendar brings music, culture & sports to young audiences

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Kevin Kade hospitalised in US, pulls out of MTN Iwacu Muzika fest

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Spain's new generation is ready

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High Court: Victoire Ingabire says 'not ready' to stand trial

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Kagame in Togo for African Air Transport Convention and Expo

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Rwanda nominates North Province as UNESCO Global Geopark

Ali Campbell, lead singer and co-founder of UB40, performs during the band’s first concert in Kigali at BK Arena on Tuesday night. COURTESY

What UB40 ft. Ali Campbell’s Kigali show says about Reggae’s staying power

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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A familiar song, UB40 ft. Ali Campbell sparks Kigali nostalgia

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

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Amapiano takes Kigali: Five South African acts to watch this summer

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

The Canadian superstar Abel Tesfaye, known to the world as The Weeknd, during his performance at the After Hours Til Dawn Tour.

Why streaming alone isn’t enough for modern musicians

Monday, June 08, 2026

Langwida, 64, is remembered for her role in the long-running Radio Rwanda drama “Urunana.” COURTESY

Rwandan voice actor Nyirabagande ‘Langwida’ dies

Monday, June 08, 2026

A new generation of East African artists is turning bedrooms into studios, using affordable technology to write, record and release music independently.

The DIY blueprint: How independent artistes build careers from home

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Comedians take a bow at a past edition of _Thank God It’s Funny_. The comedy night returns Saturday at Kigali Universe with Kenyan act Doug Mutai leading the lineup. PHOTO BY Kellya Raissa for The New Times.

Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more

Friday, June 05, 2026

When The Matrix premiered in 1999, audiences were drawn to its visual effects and action sequences.

Weekend watch: Five films that challenge the way we think

Friday, June 05, 2026

Spinny & Friends expands while Yampano hearing raises questions. COURTESY

Culture watch: Spinny & Friends expands, Yampano hearing draws media debate

Rwandan painter Mwizerwa to stage solo exhibition in Tokyo

Thursday, June 04, 2026

What to know about FIFA’s 2026 World Cup music project

Kigali on radar as Africa's next creative frontier

Kigali Fashion Week wraps up with renewed push for industry growth

Rwanda as a sports, entertainment destination

Monday, May 18, 2026

Genocide ideology: What next?

Monday, May 18, 2026

Inside Choose Kigali contemporary art gallery

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Tracing the roots of genocide ideology in the Great Lakes region

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

King James has confirmed a second concert after tickets for the August 1 show sold out within just three days. Photo by IGIHE

King James confirms second concert after selling out August 1 show

Sunday, May 31, 2026

DJs Melvyn, Etania, City Girl, Kash Pro and Spinny are set to headline a high-energy night at Atelier du Vin this Friday. COURTESY.

Kigali: BAL Final headlines weekend of concerts, exhibits & raves

Friday, May 29, 2026

Kigali Fashion Week officially returned after a six-year hiatus on May 27. Courtesy

Kigali Fashion Week returns with call for investment

Friday, May 29, 2026

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Movies: Standout picks for your weekend watchlist

Friday, May 29, 2026

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