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Urban Boyz during the sound check ahead of Saturday’s concert. courtesy

Rubavu welcomes Urban Boyz as group reunites at Iwacu Muzika Festival

Saturday, August 01, 2026

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Can King James make history with two straight BK Arena sellouts?

Saturday, August 01, 2026

CLOCKWISE FROM THE TOP: KidFromKigali, Logan Joe and Shemi lead the lineup, with DJ Panda, DJ Grvndlvng, Confy, Joe Iliza and DJ Wayv completing the Cloud9 Fest roster. COURTESY

Eight reasons to step out this weekend in Kigali and Rubavu

Friday, July 31, 2026

King James is celebrating two decades in music with a two-day anniversary concert.

King James and Urban Boys set up biggest concert clash of the summer

Friday, July 31, 2026

Interstellar, was directed by Christopher Nolan, the 2014 epic stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain. Internet

Six sci-fi films that redefine reality and imagination

Friday, July 31, 2026

Rwandan singers Nel Ngabo and Kivumbi King are set to perform at the 2026 Afrostrava Festival in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on August 15.

Nel Ngabo, Kivumbi King take Rwandan sound to Czech Republic

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The Red Dress at the Museum of Brisbane. PHOTO COURTESY_ Nick Dent

Record-breaking ‘Red Dress’ with Rwandan artwork set for Kigali display

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Ugandan comedian Tenge Tenge, will headline the Tintin Summer Festival on Saturday, August 1. Courtesy

Tenge Tenge: Who’s the teen TikToker headlining Kigali kids fest?

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Urban Boyz have been booked to perform at Zaria Court Kigali on August 8. Courtesy

Urban Boyz to headline Zaria Court’s first anniversary celebration

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Singer and songwriter Christopher Muneza has apologised to fans after failing to perform at the Tunataka Ku Enjoy festival held over the weekend

Christopher apologises for missing Tunataka Ku Enjoy show

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Filmmakers follow State Minister for Youth and Arts Sandrinre Umutoni's remarks in the Kigali Cine Junction (KCJ) Film Festival,

Filmmakers call for stronger industry support

Monday, July 27, 2026

Meet David Jonsson, the actor taking over as the new Black Panther in Marvel’s ‘Black Panther 3.’ COURTESY.

Wakanda gets a new hero: David Jonsson cast as Black Panther’s successor

Monday, July 27, 2026

Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni addressing filmmakers participating Kigali Cine Junction (KCJ) Film Festival.

Rwanda positions film industry as driver of jobs, investment

Monday, July 27, 2026

Kenyan Dancehall ace Wyre was the headline act at Oldies Music Festival 2026. Photos IGIHE

Wyre’s dancehall takes over Kigali’s night of oldies

Sunday, July 26, 2026

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Intayoberana's Gira u Rwanda concert celebrates Rwanda's cultural heritage

Sunday, July 26, 2026

The children say joining Shakira and Burna Boy on stage was a dream come true. GETTY IMAGES

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids

Saturday, July 25, 2026

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Destiny's Child to celebrate 30th anniversary with vault of unreleased remixes

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Intayoberana cultural troupe will celebrate Rwandan culture through unique traditional dances at Kigali Conference Exhibition Village on Saturday, July 25.courtesy photos

'Gira u Rwanda': Intayoberana readies seventh cultural showcase in Kigali

Friday, July 24, 2026

A driver kicks up dust while drifting during a previous edition of Rwanda Auto Fest. The automotive showcase returns to Kigali Universe on Sunday, featuring drifting demonstrations, customised vehicles and modified engines. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO/ THE NEW TIMES

Nine events worth checking out in Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 24, 2026

Kenyan reggae and R&B star Wyre is set to become the first international recording artiste to headline the Oldies Music Festival in Kigali. COURTESY

Wyre arrives in Rwanda, teases collaborations with local artistes

Friday, July 24, 2026