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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
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema will headline Kwita Izina 2026 Concert at BK Arena on September 5. courtesy photo
Music

Nigeria’s Rema to headline Kwita Izina 2026 concert in Kigali

Friday, August 21, 2026
Featured (clockwise)_ Skid’s The Greatest, 4Rex’s 4, White Monkey’s Mugemanyi vs White Monkey, Sobermind’s Love’s a Losing Game, Dr. Nganji’s Kinyacumi, Og2tone’s Umunyabigwi IV, Arnaud Gray’s SHEMA, and T-Rex J
Music

Eight Hip-Hop projects defining 2026 so far

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Rwandan singers Nel Ngabo and Kivumbi King are set to perform at the 2026 Afrostrava Festival in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on August 15.
Music

Nel Ngabo, Kivumbi King take Rwandan sound to Czech Republic

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Revelers enjoying music during the second edition of the Spinny & Friends Summer Festival at Gahanga. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

PHOTOS: Spinny and Friends show ends on a high as music, football unite fans

Monday, July 20, 2026