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Eight Hip-Hop projects defining 2026 so far

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Bulldogg performs with Slum Drip at the I Am Hip Hop fest in 2024. The festival returns in August with a regional edition featuring artistes from Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. Photo by Willy Mucyo for The New Times.
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Over 30 East African acts set for I Am Hip Hop Festival 2026

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Atmosfera returns to Kigali’s Mundi Center, bringing together DJ sets, live drumming and a packed lineup of local talent. COURTESY
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Your guide to Kigali’s weekend itinerary

Friday, June 26, 2026
Jacques 'Mighty Popo' Murigande, an educator and mentor at Nyundo School, participating in the event was both an honor and an opportunity.
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Nyundo School talents shine at Kigali Fête de la Musique

Sunday, June 21, 2026
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What to know about FIFA’s 2026 World Cup music project

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Nikita Heaven, Micheal Makembe, B-Threy and Hervis Beatz are among the artistes in the +250 collective, which has just released its debut album. COURTESY.
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+250 debuts collaborative album ‘Abiri Nitanu’

Friday, May 08, 2026
Malaika during a past podcast show on UpTrend TV Show. Photos courtesy
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Young but rap-passionate: Malaika’s journey promoting hip hop content

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
American Grammy Award winner Doja Cat
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Doja Cat to headline Move Afrika 2026 in Kigali, Pretoria

Friday, February 13, 2026
Fifi Raya performing at Icyumba Cya Rap concert at Zaria Court Kigali on December 26, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Fifi Raya on what it means to be a female rapper in Rwanda

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Kid From Kigali in Paris with PSG defender Lucas Hernandez (second left), vocalist Inki and drummer-dancer Yannick Kamanzi (front row). Photo courtesy
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How PSG partnership is pushing Rwandan creatives on global map

Monday, January 26, 2026
Rapper B Threy will headline third edition of Mic Tribe. Photo Net
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Rappers B Threy, Bull Dogg to headline ‘Mic Tribe’ third edition

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
A crowd caught in a moment of excitement during a lively nighttime Icyumba cya Rap concert in Kigali on December 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
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Boxing Day: The night when hip hop found home at Icyumba cya Rap

Saturday, December 27, 2025