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The week-long festival, held from July 13 to 19, transformed venues across Kigali into spaces for reflection, dialogue and artistic expression.
Art

Ubumuntu Arts Festival closes with call for healing, investment in creativity

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The 12th Ubumuntu Arts Festival will take place in Kigali from July 13 to 19. Photo by Mugwiza
Art

Ubumuntu Festival returns with stories of hope, healing and humanity

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The Inzovu Ndeke cultural troupe hosts the “Ineza y’Inkotanyi” concert on July 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m at Mövenpick Hotel Kigali.

10 Liberation-themed events across Rwanda for ‘Kwibohora 32’

Friday, July 03, 2026
MTN Iwacu Muzika Festival, which is expected to run from June 20 to August 1 with stops in districts including Huye, Ngoma, Nyagatare, Karongi, Muhanga, Musanze and Rubavu. Courtesy
Music

Rwanda’s holiday calendar brings music, culture & sports to young audiences

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Ali Campbell, lead singer and co-founder of UB40, performs during the band’s first concert in Kigali at BK Arena on Tuesday night. COURTESY
Music

What UB40 ft. Ali Campbell’s Kigali show says about Reggae’s staying power

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
DJs Melvyn, Etania, City Girl, Kash Pro and Spinny are set to headline a high-energy night at Atelier du Vin this Friday. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Kigali: BAL Final headlines weekend of concerts, exhibits & raves

Friday, May 29, 2026
Intore Massamba, Mariya Yohana and Abdul Makanyaga, Rwanda’s most recognisable artistes will feature at Nicyo Gihe Beat.

Nicyo Gihe: Connecting a nation in motion

Tuesday, May 26, 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.
Showbiz

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

Friday, May 08, 2026
Social Media influencer Chris Hoza standing with Kwibuka32 poster in front of Eiffel Tower in France

A diaspora influencer’s digital fight for memory and truth

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BPR Bank Rwanda Plc management and staff observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 14. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Artistes join BPR to honour fallen staff, preserve Genocide memory

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Visitors see photographs of  victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial. Courtesy

Kwibuka: Naming what must be named

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Eric Senderi performs his commemoration song Nyarubuye Iwacu Hari Heza with a group during a commemoration event at the Nyarubuye Genocide Memorial. File

Melodies of agahinda: The guardians of memory

Wednesday, April 15, 2026