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Kenyan Dancehall ace Wyre was the headline act at Oldies Music Festival 2026. Photos IGIHE
Music

Wyre’s dancehall takes over Kigali’s night of oldies

Sunday, July 26, 2026
University of Georgia students and faculty during their May 2026 study trip to Rwanda, exploring the country’s journey of reconstruction, reconciliation, and remembrance.

US students came to Rwanda to study genocide. They left with important life lessons

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Intayoberana cultural troupe will celebrate Rwandan culture through unique traditional dances at Kigali Conference Exhibition Village on Saturday, July 25.courtesy photos

'Gira u Rwanda': Intayoberana readies seventh cultural showcase in Kigali

Friday, July 24, 2026
A driver kicks up dust while drifting during a previous edition of Rwanda Auto Fest. The automotive showcase returns to Kigali Universe on Sunday, featuring drifting demonstrations, customised vehicles and modified engines. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO/ THE NEW TIMES
Showbiz

Nine events worth checking out in Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 24, 2026
Kenyan reggae and R&B star Wyre is set to become the first international recording artiste to headline the Oldies Music Festival in Kigali. COURTESY
Music

Wyre arrives in Rwanda, teases collaborations with local artistes

Friday, July 24, 2026
Hottempah Collective returns with the third edition of Tunataka Ku Enjoy, bringing together regional musicians, food vendors and lifestyle brands for a two-day festival in Kigali.
Showbiz

Everything to know about 'Tunataka Ku Enjoy' festival: Lineup, tickets and stages

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Sheikh Abdul Karim Harelimana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to Indonesia, leads other officials during the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32) on July 17. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kwibohora 32 celebration strengthens Rwanda-Indonesia ties through culture

Tuesday, July 21, 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
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Featured

Friends of Amstel Experience returns to Kigali as Diamond Platnumz leads lineup

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Revellers enjoy a previous Spinny and Friends show in Kigali. This year's edition returns to Gahanga Cricket Stadium with a two-day lineup of music, DJs and a FIFA World Cup final screening. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Nine events to catch across Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 17, 2026
Football enthusiasts watch aWorld Cup games at Zaria Court. Photos by Craish Bahizi

A guide to Kigali’s top plots to party this season

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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