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A collage of Yolanda Mukagasana's book "Not My Time To Die" and Roméo Dallaire's Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda (2003).

Five books that bear witness to Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Filmmakers have called for more intentional, bold, and locally grounded storytelling to preserve the truth about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy photo

Cinema as a key tool in preserving Genocide memory

Monday, April 13, 2026

Musicians Bruce Melodie and The Ben and his wife Pamela Uwicyeza, lay wreaths to pay tribute to the victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 12. Courtesy

The Ben and Bruce Melodie honour Genocide victims, vow to fight denial

Monday, April 13, 2026

Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni speaks during the inaugural edition of Cine Kwibuka at Canal Olympia on Friday, April 10. Courtesy

Minister Umutoni urges creatives to defend Genocide truth

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Rapper Ish Kevin (in black outfit) , poet Junior Rumaga and Ibyanzu perform "Ndacyababara" song during the 15th edition of “Our Past” event at Nyamara Memorial Garden on Thursday, April 9. Photo by Craish Bahizi

32 years later, music still heals where it once harmed

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Thousands of youths during Our Past commemoration event, at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Thursday, April 9 at Nyanza -Kicukiro Genocide Memorial. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Top nine ‘Kwibuka 32’ events blending remembrance and creative expression

Friday, April 10, 2026

Ben’Imana makes history as first Rwandan-Directed film in Cannes official selection. COURTESY.

Rwanda’s Ben’Imana breaks new ground with Cannes 2026 selection

Friday, April 10, 2026

“The 600” and “Things We Don’t Say,” two of our picks for the most compelling documentaries to watch during Kwibuka. COURTESY.

Kwibuka 32: Six must-watch documentaries on Genocide against the Tutsi

Friday, April 10, 2026

Fillmakers Ornella Mutoni (left) and Samuel Ishimwe will screen their films at the inaugural Cine Kwibuka edition at Canal Olympia Rebero on Friday, April 10. courtesy

New initiative to keep Genocide memory alive through film

Thursday, April 09, 2026

As Rwanda enters the 100 days of commemoration, the nation’s airwaves shift from entertainment to remembrance, with music becoming a vessel for memory, mourning and unity.

Kwibuka 32: How Rwandan music holds the nation’s grief

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

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Ben & Chance anchor Easter Jubilee in maiden BK Arena concert

Monday, April 06, 2026

Nigerian artiste Shallipopi is set for his maiden performance in Kigali on May 29. Net

Nigerian singer Shallipopi to perform in Kigali

Monday, April 06, 2026

Ben and Chance

Ben & Chance lead Easter celebrations at BK Arena

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Rwandan poet Mvaknow recently released his debut album 33. courtesy

Mvaknow opens up on new album born from transition, self-discovery

Friday, April 03, 2026

Beauty for Ashes star Olivier Kavutse has opened an entertainment space dedicated mainly for Christian creatives. Photo by IGIHE

Beauty for Ashes’ Kavutse opens Christian entertainment space

Thursday, April 02, 2026

Alexis Dusabe will celebrate 25 years doing gospel music in a concert scheduled for April 5 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by IGIHE

Brussels awaits Alexis Dusabe’s Umuyoboro 25 show

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Students at FAWE Girls School were treated to a special screening of Beyond the Clouds on March 30. Photos by Kellya Keza

Beyond the Clouds: Chinese movie inspires FAWE students to dream bigger

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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

Rwandan creative director’s productions gain global recognition

Monday, March 30, 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.

Seven must-attend Kigali events this weekend

Friday, March 27, 2026

The Shawshank Redemption ranks among the highest-rated films of all time

Six timeless classics to add to your weekend watchlist

Friday, March 27, 2026