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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
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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
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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
A military parade during the Kwibohora 30 celebrations, as Rwanda Defence Force officers carry the national flag at Amahoro Stadium on July 4, 2024. File.

What Rwandans can learn about preserving their values

Thursday, August 20, 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
(L-R) Rocky, a judge on CAFA Ignite; Radjab Mbonyumuvunyi, the Mayor of Rwamagana District and Chief Guest at the event; Sintia Crochet, winner of the CAFA Ignite fashion Competition; Chinny Nwokedi; Representative of the President of CAFA; Aare(Prof) Lai Labode)
Featured

CAFA Ignite 2026 demonstrates viability of African Global Fashion Games

Friday, August 14, 2026
Rwanda marked International Youth Day on Wednesday August 12. The celebration of the International Youth Day themed “Stay Healthy. Get Empowered. Go Big” was held in different districts of the country.  Courtesy

International Youth Day 2026: What young people really want

Wednesday, August 12, 2026