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Paint and Chill attendees at a previous session. The creative experience returns this Sunday at Atelier du Vin. COURTESY
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Kigali’s weekend lineup: The best parties, games & hangouts

Friday, March 21, 2025
Madrat and Chiko will perform at Gen Z Comedy Show on March 27.
Showbiz

Gen Z comedy at 3: Alex Muhangi’s Comedy Store stars to headline festivities

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Musician The Ben and his wife Pamela Uwicyeza have welcomed a baby boy-courtesy
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The Ben, Pamela welcome baby girl

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Comedian and actor Ndjoli Kayitankore, commonly known as Kanyombya during the interview with The New Times on February 28. Photos by Emmmanuel Dushimimana
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Staying timeless: Kanyombya’s secret to longevity in Rwanda’s entertainment

Wednesday, March 05, 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
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Eight spots to wrap up February with music, adventure, sports

Friday, February 28, 2025
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John Legend, Chrissy Teigen touch down in Kigali for Move Afrika performance

Friday, February 21, 2025
American singer, songwriter and pianist John Legend will lead the stage at Move Afrika 2025 concert at BK Arena on Friday, February 21-Net photo
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Kigali awaits as John Legend takes over Move Afrika stage

Friday, February 21, 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
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What are the top events in Kigali this weekend?

Friday, February 14, 2025
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Showbiz

Wedding bells toll for Hamisa Mobetto and Aziz Ki

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Kendrick Lamar is the first rapper to headline the Super Bowl as a solo act.
Showbiz

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl show was one big tease

Monday, February 10, 2025
DJs Caspi (L) and Anita Pendo (R) will entertain lovers at ‘Love & Cheers Valentine’s Soirée’ -courtesy
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DJs Anita Pendo, Caspi set for ‘Love & Cheers Valentine’s Soirée’

Saturday, February 08, 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
Bruce Melodie will launch his debut album Colorful Generation, a 19-track masterpiece featuring collaborations with global heavyweights like Shaggy, Bien-Aimé, South Africa’s Blaq Diamond, and Joeboy. File
Showbiz

What’s hot in Rwandan music: Bruce Melodie, Kenny Sol, and the GMF collective

Saturday, January 25, 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
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
The 22-year-old gospel singer Vestine Ishimwe, of the acclaimed duo Vestine and Dorcas, legally married her Burkinabe partner, Ouedraogo Idrissa.
Showbiz

Kinyinya official confirms singer Vestine's civil marriage

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Vestine Ishimwe of popular Rwandan gospel music duo Vestine and Dorcas is now legally married to a Burkinabe husband Ouedraoso Idrissa. Courtesy
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Gospel singer Vestine, Burkinabe lover exchange marriage vows

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Fally Mercy, the organizer of Gen-Z Comedy, applauds one of the comedians on stage. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Gen Z Comedy Show to mark 3 years of spotlighting Rwanda’s rising comedic stars

Friday, January 10, 2025
This Friday, all roads lead to the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) for Icyumba Cya Rap
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Kigali's best: Hikes, farm tours, cultural shows this weekend

Friday, January 10, 2025