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A look back at attendees enjoying a garden screening during a previous edition of Twilight Picnic & Film Soirée. The experience returns this weekend. COURTESY PHOTOS.
Showbiz

Still making weekend plans? Here are 7 events to consider

Friday, September 04, 2026
Tupac Shakur was killed in a 1996 shooting in Los Angeles

Ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of Tupac Shakur murder

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Tom Close, releaseshis latest album 'Sunshine' on August 25. Courtesy
People

Tom Close revisits his musical roots on new ‘Sunshine’ album

Monday, August 31, 2026
Raphael Leao (left) and Memphis Depay are among world's top footballers who have a calling in rap music.
Football

Meet global football stars who found a second calling in rap

Sunday, August 30, 2026
The New Times
Music

Diamond Platnumz rekindles bond with fans on familiar Kigali stage

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Diamond Platnumz will perform in Kigali again on Saturday, August 29, at BK Arena Parking lot. courtesy

Kigali’s last August weekend offers music, culture, family fun

Friday, August 28, 2026
L-R_ Dylack, Taz, AY, Hunni, Longjay and Jay Pac in the first row; Slum Drip, DJ Gulain, RoMeo Rapstar and B-Threy in the second; and Shmadoek, Racine and Icenova in the third. COURTESY.
Music

I Am Hip Hop bets on collaborations to connect African creatives

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Enduro riders during a motorcycle competition. Rwanda’s Motorcycle Championship Round 3 takes place August 22 at Umuko Lodge on Lake Muhazi. Courtesy photo.
Showbiz

From rap to motorsport, What’s your weekend plan?

Friday, August 21, 2026
Rwandan hip-hop artiste White Monkey has released his 10-track album, Mugemanyi vs White Monkey. COURTESY.
Music

White Monkey unpacks 'alter ego' on new album

Monday, August 17, 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.
Featured

The Reminisce returns to Kigali with a "Cinema" edition

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
King James has said he is planning to take his 20-year anniversary upcountry after two straight sellouts at BK Arena over the weekend. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

King James hints at nationwide tour after BK Arena double sellout

Monday, August 03, 2026