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The award-winning project, titled Kumizi – Back To My Root Collection, was created by local fashion house Kezem under the creative direction of renowned Rwandan designer Emmanuel Keza Niyonsenga.

Kezem’s ‘Kumizi’ collection scoops top African fashion award

Monday, May 11, 2026

Actors Weya Veyatora (L) Michael Sengazi (C) Jules Cesar (R) during presentation of the play

Ancient Icarus myth reimagined at ‘The Rebirth’ edition

Monday, May 11, 2026

Filmmakers, designers and cultural curators gather around a shared mission_ to record Rwanda’s history with care, accuracy and a distinctly Rwandan point of view. COURTESY

Rwandan filmmakers reclaim Genocide narratives through own productions

Monday, May 11, 2026

Nikita Heaven, Micheal Makembe, B-Threy and Hervis Beatz are among the artistes in the +250 collective, which has just released its debut album. COURTESY.

+250 debuts collaborative album ‘Abiri Nitanu’

Friday, May 08, 2026

Ugandan comedian Dr. Hillary Okello to join local acts Micheal Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, Arnold Mutara and Babu Joe for Thank God It’s Funny at Kigali Universe this Friday night. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza.

Kigali’s weekend has theater, comedy & a Mother’s Day finish

Friday, May 08, 2026

Rwanda’s premier fashion showcase, Kigali Fashion Week, is set to return on May 30 at The Pinnacle Kigali. File

Missed Kigali Fashion Week? The hiatus is coming to an end

Friday, May 08, 2026

Good Will Hunting tells the story of Will Hunting, a janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who is secretly a mathematical genius.

Timeless classics worth watching this weekend

Friday, May 08, 2026

Dr. Hillary Okello, the Ugandan Comedian is in Kigali for a performance at Friday’s Thank God It’s Funny, to take place at Kigali Universe.

Dr. Hillary Okello: The comedian who once treated patients in Kampala

Friday, May 08, 2026

Jules Sentore, Gakondo artiste

Jules Sentore to celebrate ‘Umudende’ with Gakondo-themed live concert

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Olamide Nigerian music star, will perform in Kigali at a concert dubbed Party Next Door BAL Edition scheduled for May 30 at Zaria Court.

Nigerian star Olamide set for Kigali show

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

A newborn arrival, a record-setting AI track and an expected Olamide performance headline a packed week in entertainment. COURTESY

A newborn, a No. 1 record and a Kigali headliner: Lifestyle moments turning heads

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Bushali launches multi-volume project with ‘Shidomno’

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Tickets for King James' August 1 concert are already sold out three days after their release. Photo by IGIHE

King James sells out August 1 concert in three days

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Rwandan artiste Yeweeh has unveiled details of his debut album Sugar Boi, a 16-track project. Courtesy

Yeweeh bets on versatility with 16-track album

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

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Five animated movies to binge watch this weekend

Friday, May 01, 2026

Rwandan R&B star King James during his performance.

King James’ 20 years in the game and the art of staying relevant

Friday, May 01, 2026

Jaafar Jackson, the King of Pop's nephew, was praised for his portrayal of the singer in Michael

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Israel Mbonyi has announced a concert in the United Kingdom on May 27. File photo

Israel Mbonyi announces UK show as country tour faces uncertainty

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire.

Psychological drama ‘A Blue Butterfly’ heads to Kigali for final shoot

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Project Hail Mary was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and based on Andy Weir's 2021 novel, the film follows science teacher Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling.

Six new films worth clearing your weekend for

Friday, April 24, 2026