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Winners of the All African Independent Film Festival (AAIFF Africa) which concluded at the Centre Culturel Francophone du Rwanda in Kigali on Saturday, October 17. Courtesy

Cinema, education, and Rwanda’s creative future

Monday, October 19, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation during the event to announce a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali on October 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Formula One is here, let us be be ready to reap the benefits

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Rwandan musicians Ariel Wayz and Nel Ngabo have announced that their songs, “Waiting” and “Masterpiece,” respectively, are on the first-round ballot for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Music

Ariel Wayz, Nel Ngabo make 2027 Grammy first-round ballot

Monday, October 12, 2026
Participants during the second edition of the Umurage International Books & Art Festival, held under the theme 'The Future Is Written Human Voices, Intelligent Tools.' Courtesy

Who will write Africa's future? Kigali was asking

Thursday, October 08, 2026
Maurice Niyigena, founder of Matheo Studio and Matheo Creative Hub, says Rwanda’s growing creative industry offers young creatives new opportunities, especially online. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Fashion

[VIDEO] From Musanze to London: Inside Maurice Niyigena’s fashion journey

Monday, September 28, 2026
State Minister for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni speaks during celebrations marking International Youth Day on August 12. PHOTO/COURTESY

'It is their basic right to dream': Umutoni's vision for youth, culture and Rwanda's creative future

Monday, September 21, 2026
The New Times
Economy

Population Day: Call for support to youth businesses, employment

Friday, September 18, 2026
Rwanda has stepped up investment in its creative economy to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth.
Editorial

Rwanda’s creative industry must be safe for women to thrive

Monday, September 14, 2026
Dancers perform at King James' celebration of his 20 years anniversary in his music career. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Parenting must evolve as culture changes around children

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Hannington Namara,Managing Director at Equity Bank Rwanda Cedrick Mupenzi, CEO at SINC Today Limited during the signing ceremony in Kigali on August 31. All photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda, SINC Today partner to unlock creative economy opportunities

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
The New Times
Music

Victor Rukotana bets on Gakondo music to take Rwandan culture global

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Bolingo is a singer, guitarist, producer and mentor. He is the founder of Umuriri Band and UB Records and also works as a music mentor under Art Rwanda Ubuhanzi.
Music

Paccy Bolingo on giving Rwandan culture a modern sound

Monday, August 24, 2026