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ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi: 45 pass as auditions conclude in Kigali

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Two designers present their collection at the fourth edition of ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi on Wednesday, October 14.

ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi kicks off with focus on cultural heritage

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Installation View_ Natnael Ashebir, In Between, 2026. Mucyo Djuledji, Pixeleye.

Through art, East African artists explore memory, identity and inheritance

Monday, September 28, 2026

Kagarara's book is titled 'Muraho, My Name Is Kagarara,' at the Kigali Convention Centre on Saturday, September 26. Courtesy

Kagarara launches book chronicling life with disability

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Nigerian photographer Stephen Tayo was among participants for the Creative Talks workshops that concluded in Kigali on Sunday, September 13. Courtesy

Creative Talks connects African artists through exchange, mentorship

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

A contestant performs during a past ArtRwanda Ubuhanzi audition in 2025. COURTESY

ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi fourth edition built around culture and heritage

Monday, September 07, 2026

The week-long festival, held from July 13 to 19, transformed venues across Kigali into spaces for reflection, dialogue and artistic expression.

Ubumuntu Arts Festival closes with call for healing, investment in creativity

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The 12th Ubumuntu Arts Festival will take place in Kigali from July 13 to 19. Photo by Mugwiza

Ubumuntu Festival returns with stories of hope, healing and humanity

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Walk with me Rwanda art exhibition at Berwa Kinunu 2024

Why dedicated art spaces for women artists matter in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

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Art as a tool to sustain memory, rebuild Rwandan resilience

Monday, July 06, 2026

Romeo Dallaire with his wife Marie Michaud during a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, August 11 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Seven books on Rwanda’s liberation journey

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Christian Intwari, the founder of Our Past Initiative. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Financing arts: Who qualifies to access loans?

Friday, July 03, 2026

Musicians during a show at the Centre Culturel Francophone Rwanda (CCFR) in Kigali. The centre has unveiled a two-month cultural programme running from July 1 to August 29. Courtesy

French Institute unveils cultural programme for Rwandan creatives

Monday, June 29, 2026

The Campaign Against Genocide Monument at the Parliament grounds in Kigali commemorates the Rwanda Patriotic Army’s efforts to stop the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and rescue civilians. The monument stands as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and national liberation in Rwanda.

Rwanda’s iconic monuments and the stories they tell

Friday, June 19, 2026

We Don’t Recall a Horizon is a forthcoming solo exhibition by Rwandan contemporary visual artist Richard Mwizerwa, set to open in Tokyo on June 27, and run through Aug. 9. COURTESY

Rwandan painter Mwizerwa to stage solo exhibition in Tokyo

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Creatives during a session in The Africa House.

Kigali on radar as Africa's next creative frontier

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Malaika Uwamahoro performing live at the opening day of the Africa CEO Forum at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday, May 14. Photos/ TNT: Dan Gatsinzi

Malaika Uwamahoro’s rallying rap turns heads at Africa CEO Forum

Friday, May 15, 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

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