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L-R: Mike Kayihura and The Ben have been added to the expanded lineup for the highly anticipated Spinny and Friends Summer Festival, set to take place at Gahanga Cricket Stadium on July 18 and 19. COURTESY
Music

The Ben, Mike Kayihura join extended Spinny and Friends festival lineup

Monday, July 13, 2026
Tanzanian singer Zuchu and her husband Diamond Platnumz have separated and are in the process of divorcing.

Zuchu confirms split from Diamond Platnumz, divorce in process

Monday, July 13, 2026
Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire launches the Mountain Gorilla Rally on Friday

Top Kigali events this weekend

Friday, July 10, 2026
South African amapiano and hip-hop artiste 031 Choppa will headline the first anniversary edition of The Capital City Rave, scheduled for July 19 at Azzurri Club & Lounge in Kigali.
Music

South Africa's 031 Choppa brings Amapiano to Kigali stage

Friday, July 10, 2026
Bulldogg performs with Slum Drip at the I Am Hip Hop fest in 2024. The festival returns in August with a regional edition featuring artistes from Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. Photo by Willy Mucyo for The New Times.
Music

Over 30 East African acts set for I Am Hip Hop Festival 2026

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Kenyan reggae and R&B star Wyre
Music

Kenya’s Wyre to headline 2026 Oldies Music Fest

Thursday, July 09, 2026
(L-R) Confy and Logan Joe
Music

Cloud9 Fest returns with music and mission to give back

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Gospel music sisters Vestine Ishimwe and Dorcas Kamikazi, popularly known as the duo Vestine and Dorcas, during an interaction show. Courtesy
Music

Vestine and Dorcas resume music after split with MIE Empire

Wednesday, July 08, 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
US-based Rwandan gospel singer Jobert Medard Ngabo, popularly known as Meddy.
Music

Meddy reflects on gospel transformation, fatherhood and comeback

Monday, July 06, 2026
Members of the Rwandan community from across Switzerland gathered to celebrate Liberation Day
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Rwandans abroad mark Liberation Day with commitment to unity, development

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Bruce Melodie and The Ben exceeded expectations and proving their popularity extends well beyond Kigali.
Music

Bruce Melodie, The Ben light up Rubavu in thrilling tour finale

Sunday, July 05, 2026