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Director Vyper during a shooting session of a movie. Photo courtesy
Cinema

Meet Vyper, Rwanda’s emerging director on a mission to go global

Monday, March 23, 2026
A new documentary film titled Umuganda was officially screened at the University of Rwanda on March 4. Courtesy
Cinema

New film on ‘Umuganda’ premieres in Kigali

Friday, March 06, 2026
Filmmaker Zion Sulaiman Mukasa Matovu takes a footage of citizens participating in Umuganda which is named after his latest film. Photo courtesy
Cinema

New film traces Umuganda’s role in Rwanda’s rebuilding process

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Kabera (2nd right) was invited to the high-profile UN SDGs gala hosted earlier this month at Beverly Hills City Hall, United States. Photo: Courtesy.
Cinema

Rwanda’s Kabera takes storytelling to SDGs gala in LA

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Delegates follow President Kagame's closing remarks at the National Dialogue Council on Friday, February 6.Photos by Olivie Mugwiza

Writing Rwanda’s future: Reflections on Umushyikirano 20

Saturday, February 07, 2026
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Cinema

Papa Sava premieres new movie on emotional 30th anniversary

Saturday, January 31, 2026
The Battle of Bisesero
Cinema

Upcoming film revisits Bisesero resistance during 1994 Genocide

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Rwandan filmmaker Zion Sulaiman Mukasa Matovu's film has been selected for distribution by GOOD DOCS. Courtesy
Cinema

Rwandan documentary joins global academic film platform

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Some European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels after the capture of Goma in North Kivu on January 29, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

The elephant in the room: Who benefits from a chaotic DR Congo?

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Award-winning actress Malaika Uwamahoro and iKON Awards CEO Humphrey Nabimanya
Cinema

Filmmakers brace for regional boost as iKON Awards expand

Monday, December 22, 2025
Clockwise from top left Shemi, Shmadoek, Chriss Eazy, Amalon, Butera Knowless, and Bruce Melodie, all with new releases this week. COURTESY.
Music

Top Rwandan music releases this week: Bruce Melodie, Amalon, Butera Knowless & Co.

Friday, December 19, 2025
Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni (R) shares a light moment with Zacu TV CEO Wilson Misago at a gala held December 5. Photo courtesy
Cinema

Stronger co-productions needed to elevate Rwanda’s film industry—Minister Umutoni

Sunday, December 07, 2025