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Tunji Balogun, chairman and chief executive of Def Jam Recordings.
Music

How UMG’s global layoffs could affect Africa’s music industry

Friday, October 16, 2026
The New Times
Music

Rwanda’s F1 deal puts five homegrown music stars in focus

Friday, October 16, 2026
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Music

How UMG’s global layoffs could affect Africa’s music industry

Friday, October 16, 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
The Late Moses Matovu
Music

Moses Matovu and the art of making music that lasts

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Left to right: The Ben (left) dropped 'Inshallah' and has since gone viral, while 'Pom Pom', which features Bruce Melodie (right) and Diamond Platnumz, has been making waves since its release in January. COURTESY

Top Rwandan songs ruling 2026 charts so far

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Belgian disc jockey DJ Miro will headline Fuego Fest 2026. Courtesy
Music

Belgium’s DJ Miro to headline Fuego Fest in Kigali

Friday, September 18, 2026
The New Times

African football, golf and music headline Kigali’s social weekend

Friday, September 11, 2026
Rema performed for more than an hour and 20 minutes at BK Arena during Kwita Izina concert on Saturday, September 5. Photos by Elvis Mico Ndateba
Music

Rema sets Kigali alight at Kwita Izina concert

Sunday, September 06, 2026
Rema arrived in Kigali on Friday night ahead of his performance at Kwita Izina Concert at BK Arena on Saturday. 
Rwanda

Rema all set for Kwita Izina concert—who else will perform?

Saturday, September 05, 2026
A look back at attendees enjoying a garden screening during a previous edition of Twilight Picnic & Film Soirée. The experience returns this weekend. COURTESY PHOTOS.
Showbiz

Still making weekend plans? Here are 7 events to consider

Friday, September 04, 2026
The New Times
Music

Diamond Platnumz rekindles bond with fans on familiar Kigali stage

Sunday, August 30, 2026