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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
Aview of EKON M1 V3, the latest electric motorcycle, unveiled by Spiro at Expo Ground in Gikondo, Kigali, on Friday, August 14. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Spiro unveils new e-motorcycle built for Rwanda’s tough terrain

Saturday, August 15, 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
King James performs at his thrilling show of his two consecutive concerts at a soldout 10,000-seater BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

How Rwandan music industry has evolved over the past two decades

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Tuesday, August 4. The  dialogue  brought together government officials, musicians, producers, investors and other stakeholders on Tuesday, August 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Govt taps artistes in campaign against alcohol, drug abuse

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Rapper Riderman peforms at King James' show on Sunday, August 2. Riderman has now been confirmed as the headline halftime performer for Tuesday's semifinal matches. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

CECAFA Kagame Cup turns halftime into a musical spectacle

Tuesday, August 04, 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
Ugandan comedian Tenge Tenge, will headline the Tintin Summer Festival on Saturday, August 1. Courtesy

Tenge Tenge: Who’s the teen TikToker headlining Kigali kids fest?

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A driver kicks up dust while drifting during a previous edition of Rwanda Auto Fest. The automotive showcase returns to Kigali Universe on Sunday, featuring drifting demonstrations, customised vehicles and modified engines. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO/ THE NEW TIMES
Showbiz

Nine events worth checking out in Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 24, 2026
Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz is set to will Friends of Amstel Experience show, scheduled for August 29 at the BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Music

Diamond Platnumz set for Kigali concert in August

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Comedians take a bow at a past edition of _Thank God It’s Funny_. The comedy night returns Saturday at Kigali Universe with Kenyan act Doug Mutai leading the lineup. PHOTO BY Kellya Raissa for The New Times.
Showbiz

Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more

Friday, June 05, 2026
Spinny & Friends expands while Yampano hearing raises questions. COURTESY
Showbiz

Culture watch: Spinny & Friends expands, Yampano hearing draws media debate

Thursday, June 04, 2026