January 01
Rwanda: Gorilla Fashion Week Blends Styles at Maiden Edition
For the first time, Gorilla Fashion Week hosted a two-day fashion showcase and discussion around the fashion industry and arts in Kigali. Read more »
December 30, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali Boss Babes Unveil Their Reality TV Show At Black Elegance Party
The inaugural Black Elegance Party held Friday night, December 29, at Century Park Hotel, Nyarutarama was not just all about celebrities walking through the red carpet in black… Read more »
January 01
Rwanda: 10 Rwandan Artists Who Lit Up 2023
Musically, 2023 was defined by massive releases from singles to collaborations that went beyond Rwanda's audience. Rwandan musicians worked tirelessly to release mega hits that… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Rwanda: Raising the Flag - Celebrities That Represented Rwanda On the Global Stage in 2023
In 2023, Rwanda's spotlight on the global stage shone bright with a diverse array of talented personalities. From back-to-back hit songs by renowned performers Bruce Melodie,… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Chef Mama D Breaks World Record for Longest Cook-a-Thon
Ugandan chef Dorcus Bashema Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest individual cook-a-thon, surpassing the previous record held by… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Choreographer Sherrie Silver Directs Movement for Mercedes-Amg Petronas F1 Team
Rwandan born choreographer and creative director Sherrie Silver has added another feat to her illustrious career, having directed movement of photos and videos for the Mercedes-AMG… Read more »
December 25, 2023
Rwanda: Gakondo Singer Muyango Launches Album, Honors Young Artistes in Traditional Music
Marie Muyango, a renowned Gakondo musician, on December 24, launched his fourth album dubbed 'Imbanzamumyambi', The album features a song dedicated to President Paul Kagame and… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Rwanda: 'Ni Forever' By the Ben Returns to YouTube After 20 Hours
The Ben, a sensational Rwandan music artiste, has successfully brought back his latest release, 'Ni Forever,' to his YouTube channel after it was taken down for copyright reasons. Read more »
Rwanda: How Mbonyi's Icyambu Live Concert Unfolded
Renowned gospel singer Israel Mbonyicyambu recently made history by becoming the first Rwandan singer to sell out the BK Arena twice in a row during his annual Christmas… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Rwanda: Singer Meddy Opens Up About Musical Journey, Faith Transformation
U.S.-based singer Médard Jobert Ngabo, widely known as Meddy, recently unveiled a personal and spiritual transformative journey. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Artists Who Featured Their Wives in Their Music Videos
Most famous musicians are known for flaunting their wives on social media, events, and other relevant places. Some of these celebrities even take a step further and feature their… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Film 'The Bride' Scoops Three Awards At Novos Cinemas Festival in Spain
Rwandan film 'The Bride', directed by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara, secured awards at the eighth edition of the Novos Cinemas festival in Pontevedra on Sunday, December 17. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Gospel Singers to Host a Night of Worship in Phoenix, U.S.A
Renowned Rwandan gospel artistes are set to end the year and start 2024 in the presence of God through a concert expected on Saturday, December 30 at La Princesa hall, Phoenix. Read more »
Uganda: Ghetto Kids on Their Dance Journey, Good Moments
Uganda's acclaimed dance group, Ghetto Kids, who arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a performance at TEDxKigali, held an interview with The New Times to talk about their dance journey… Read more »
Rwanda: Israel Mbonyi, Bwiza Win Best Artistes of Year in Isango Na Muzika Awards
Rwanda's music scene was ablaze with excitement on Sunday, December 17, as the Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) 2023 took center stage at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Showcasing… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Rwanda: Sandra Ishimwe Departs 'City Maid' TV Series
In a recent announcement, Sandra Ishimwe, a prominent lead in the long-running 'City Maid' TV series, revealed that she will no longer be a part of the show. This decision comes as… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: Mellow Couch Unveils Music Festival to Spotlight Rwanda's Hidden Talents
Mellow Couch, a collective of artists, is set to launch MellowFest, a new festival aimed at bringing attention to some of the "slept-on talents" in the Rwandan music scene. Read more »
Rwanda: Theecember Debuts on Colors With New Track 'Permission'
Burundian youngster Theecember, who studied high-school in Rwanda, has made his COLORS SHOW debut with a performance of his new track 'Permission' that was produced by Dollarbeats. Read more »
December 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Rappers Reflect On Meeting Kendrick Lamar At 'Move Africa'
Kendrick Lamar's recent performance at Global Citizen's 'Move Africa' show in Kigali on December 6, provided Rwandan rappers with a unique opportunity to meet the renowned hip-hop… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Rwandan Rappers Reflect on Meeting Kendrick Lamar at 'Move Africa'
Kendrick Lamar's recent performance at Global Citizen's 'Move Africa' show in Kigali on December 6, provided local Rwandan rappers with a unique opportunity to meet the renowned… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Rwanda: Is Kendrick Lamar Going to Do Any Collabos With Rwandan Artistes?
Kendrick Lamar's performance at the just concluded 'Move Africa' show that was held in Kigali on Wednesday December 7, is a win for Rwanda's music industry, and might be a game… Read more »
Rwanda: Zari's All-White Party Comes to Rwanda
December has often been characterized with as many social gatherings and parties as you can fit into 31 days and one of the events to be on the lookout for this time around is… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Rwanda: New Book Explores Rwanda's Development Model
Fourteen local and international experts across various fields have collaborated to co-author "Rwanda: A Model for Haiti", an anthology of essays that explores the 'Rwandan model'… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame - Move Afrika Concert a Good Way to End 2023
At Kigali's BK Arena, on Wednesday, December 6, President Paul Kagame addressed a cheering crowd waiting for American rapper Kendrick Lamar's maiden performance in Africa. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Rwanda: Kendrick Lamar Meets Rwandan Rappers Ahead of Grand Concert
Celebrated American rapper Kendrick Lamar has met with a group of promising Rwandan rappers ahead of his highly anticipated show at BK Arena in the capital Kigali. Read more »