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Enduro riders during a motorcycle competition. Rwanda’s Motorcycle Championship Round 3 takes place August 22 at Umuko Lodge on Lake Muhazi. Courtesy photo.
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From rap to motorsport, What’s your weekend plan?

Friday, August 21, 2026
Raoul Rugamba, is among the speakers at the upcoming 2026 Africa Creative Economy and Investment Forum (ACEIF),
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Rwanda to host Pan-African forum on creative economy

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Legendary Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Courtesy
Music

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African black artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
US-based Rwandan entertainer and media personality Ally Soudy.

Rebranded Cabaret Kigali live show returns after three-year hiatus

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Some songs never get old, and some memories are worth bringing back. Reminisce Kigali returns this Saturday for an evening of throwback sounds, familiar favorites and nostalgic moments. COURTESY.
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Events to keep on your radar this weekend

Friday, August 14, 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
The 6th Edition of Reminisce will take place at Atelier du Vin, Powered by Virunga Beer and Bank of Kigali  on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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The Reminisce returns to Kigali with a "Cinema" edition

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Tyla
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Makeba, Tyla and women shaping South Africa’s musical identity

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Urban Boyz during the sound check ahead of Saturday’s concert. courtesy
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Rubavu welcomes Urban Boyz as group reunites at Iwacu Muzika Festival

Saturday, August 01, 2026
CLOCKWISE FROM THE TOP: KidFromKigali, Logan Joe and Shemi lead the lineup, with DJ Panda, DJ Grvndlvng, Confy, Joe Iliza and DJ Wayv completing the Cloud9 Fest roster. COURTESY
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Eight reasons to step out this weekend in Kigali and Rubavu

Friday, July 31, 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
Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni addressing filmmakers participating Kigali Cine Junction (KCJ) Film Festival.
Cinema

Rwanda positions film industry as driver of jobs, investment

Monday, July 27, 2026