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Singer Knowless Butera will headline the third edition of Improper Access at Camp Kigali on October 31.
Music

Knowless joins movement to promote women creatives

Friday, October 16, 2026
Emmanuel Mugisha, popularly known as Clapton Kibonge.
Cinema

Rwandan artistes take theatre productions to US

Friday, October 16, 2026
Two designers present their collection at the fourth edition of ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi on Wednesday, October 14.
Art

ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi kicks off with focus on cultural heritage

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Keffe D” Davis was found guilty of murder in the 1996 killing of American rap icon Tupac Shakur. Courtesy

Ex-gang leader gets 40-year sentence for Tupac Shakur murder

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Veteran Rwandan singer Mariya Yohana will be honoured at a tribute event in Kigali on November 28. Courtesy
Music

Country Records to honour Rwandan music icon Mariya Yohana

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Gen-Z Comedy members pose for a photo with students during the launch a programme aims to establish comedy clubs in high schools across Rwanda on October 11. Courtesy

Rwandan students get a new path to explore comedy as a career

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Sonia Rolland
Cinema

Rwandan film starring Sonia Rolland screens in French cinemas

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Rwandan musicians Ariel Wayz and Nel Ngabo have announced that their songs, “Waiting” and “Masterpiece,” respectively, are on the first-round ballot for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Music

Ariel Wayz, Nel Ngabo make 2027 Grammy first-round ballot

Monday, October 12, 2026
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s film Ben’Imana becomes the country’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Oscars.

Ben’Imana’s Oscar bow: How did it get there?

Monday, October 12, 2026
Crazy Rich Asians series. COURTESY
Cinema

From Crazy Rich Asians’ TV return to Britney Spears’ musical surprise

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Diamond Platnumz
Showbiz

Diamond Platnumz cancels Australia concerts amid financial disputes with promoters

Sunday, October 11, 2026
The New Times
Music

Nel Ngabo, Christopher to perform at Rwanda Convention Canada

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Strictly Soul returns to Atelier du Vin on Friday, October 9. COURTESY

Where to party, eat and unwind in Kigali this weekend

Friday, October 09, 2026
Rwanda has picked Ben’Imana , a feature film by Marie Clementine Dusabejambo, for the Oscars. Courtesy
Cinema

Dusabejambo’s ‘Ben’Imana’ to lead Rwanda’s first Oscar bid

Friday, October 09, 2026
Forgotten Island

Six 2026 animated adventures worth adding to your watchlist

Friday, October 09, 2026
Rising singer Red Iyizire. COURTESY PHOTOS
Music

Derek Sano explores artiste development with rising singer Red Iyizire

Friday, October 09, 2026
Based on a live Spotify check, these are the five Rwandan acts with the highest monthly listener figures. Meddy, Starving Yet Full, Israel Mbonyi, Bruce Melodie and Element. COURTESY
Music

Who’s listening? Rwanda’s top 5 Spotify artistes mapped

Thursday, October 08, 2026
Three-time Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo during his show at BK Arena in 2019. The singer is set to perform in Nairobi on October 20. File
Music

Ne-Yo returning to Kenya for first headline show in 11 years

Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Rwandan artiste Bruce Melodie will perform at Bwiza's concert in Zambia while launching her third album, Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on November 28. File
Music

Bruce Melodie to perform at Bwiza’s album tour in Lusaka

Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Remnants, a Rwandan fiction film exploring memory will premiere in Kigali at the All African Independent Film Festival on October 15 at the French Institute.
Cinema

‘Remnants’ brings Rwanda’s unspoken memories to the screen

Tuesday, October 06, 2026