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Israel Mbonyi has announced a concert in the United Kingdom on May 27. File photo
Music

Israel Mbonyi announces UK show as country tour faces uncertainty

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
PFL Africa General Manager Elias Schulze (right) says the league has big ambitions to spotlight African fighters to the world of MMA. Courtesy
Other Sports

PFL Africa GM on Kigali reflections, maiden Nigeria showdown

Monday, April 20, 2026
Diamond Platnumz has announced that he will perform in Kigali as part of his Retro Tour on August 29. Courtesy.
Music

Diamond Platnumz to bring Retro Tour to Rwanda in August

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
German-based Rwandan creative director Aminu Iradukunda (left) has worked on productions of top artists like Diamond Platnumz (right) and Rema, Tay C and Dadjou among others. courtesy photos
Music

Rwandan creative director’s productions gain global recognition

Monday, March 30, 2026
Doja Cat, during her performance at Move Afrika Kigali concert on Tuesday, March 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Music

Moments you might have missed from Doja Cat's Kigali concert

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Footage from a previous Twese_ Afrohouse event. The series returns this Saturday; see the full weekend lineup for more events. COURTESY
Showbiz

Kigali weekend guide: Six events worth checking out

Friday, March 13, 2026
Africa is capturing only a “negligible percentage” of its wealth in music despite commendable reach worldwide. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The black box problem: How Africa’s music money is lost in global systems

Monday, March 09, 2026
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Showbiz

What’s on the weekend banquet? Find out!

Friday, February 06, 2026
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Music

New faces in music to keep an eye on in 2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Element EleéeH becomes only the second Rwandan artiste to win an All-Africa Music Awards prize.
Music

What Element Eleéeh’s AFRIMA win means for Rwandan music

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Ugandan musician Joshua Baraka insists he feels no pressure to carry East African music. Photo courtesy
Music

Joshua Baraka shrugs off 'pressure' to carry East African music

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Davido performed for over an hour at BK Arena, mixing songs from his 5ive album with hits like Fall, If, Jowo, Fire, Kante, Ogechi, and Sensational featuring Chris Brown. On December 5, Photos by Olivie Mugwiza
Music

Davido shuts down sold-out BK Arena as Kitoko reunites with Kigali fans

Saturday, December 06, 2025