November 10, 2023
Rwanda: Dancer Titi Brown Acquitted, Court Rules Out Damages Payment
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on November 10 acquitted dancer Thierry Ishimwe, known as Titi Brown, of defilement charges. Read more »
November 12, 2023
Africa: African Stars Nominated for Grammy 2024 - Olamide, Asake Makes Their Debut, Key Nominees
The 66th Grammy Awards nominations have been announced and Nigerian musical maestros, including Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and more, stand poised as top contenders while… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Film Scoops Award in Egypt
Rwandan filmmaker Claude Niyomugabo has won an award for his documentary 'Born a Refugee but Never Think Like a Refugee' at the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Short Films… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Patoranking and King Promise in Kigali, Set to Meet Fans
Nigerian music icon Patoranking and King Promise, the 'Terminator' hit maker, are both in town, where they are expected to engage in different activities including meeting and… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian Star JP Bimeni Jets in Ahead of November 11 Concert
JP Bimeni, also known as Mudibu, one of the biggest exports of Burundian music to Europe, landed in Kigali on Thursday evening where he is expected to perform at Century Park,… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Rwanda: TBB's Benja Ventures Into Film
'Wicked Boss', a short film based on a true story revolves around a young woman who had to hustle hard for a better life and faced numerous challenges along the way. It's an… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: After the Ben, Christopher Eyes Burundi Market Through Concert
After reaching another milestone of a successful tour in the UK, Europe and the US, Rwanda's Zouk star Christopher Muneza has already confirmed that he's heading to Bujumbura,… Read more »
Rwanda: From Dream to Reality - Gicaniro's Journey to Inspire Through Words
Willfred Gicaniro Iyamuremye, a 29-year-old author, is currently living his childhood dream as a published writer. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Kenya: Top 10 Sauti Sol Hits of All Time
Kenyan Afro-pop quartet performed their final show together at the Sol Fest held in Nairobi. The award-winning band, unarguably one of the most influential music groups in Africa,… Read more »
Kenya: The End of an Era - Sauti Sol Part Ways After 17 Years of Good Music
Renowned Kenyan boy band Sauti Sol held their last performance together on Saturday, November 4, marking the end of an era for one of Africa's iconic music groups. They performed… Read more »
November 05, 2023
Rwanda: Films Starring Rwandan Actors Win Big at Africa Movie Academy Awards
Omen (Augure), a Congolese film starring local actress Eliane Umuhire, and Fight Like A Girl, starring Arthur Nkusi, won awards at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held at… Read more »
Rwanda: The Top 10 Most Viewed Rwandan Songs On YouTube
It is with no doubt that Rwanda's music industry is in its shining era, and more than ever, home-grown artistes are producing smash hits that are dominating global charts and… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Rwanda: Socialite Muyango and Footballer Kimenyi to Tie the Knot
Miss Rwanda Photogenic 2019 and socialite, Claudine Uwase Muyango and AS Kigali goalkeeper, Yves Kimenyi, are set to tie the knot on January 6, 2024. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Rwanda: Why Producer Dr. Nganji Got Arrested
Dr. Nganji, one of the pioneers of Kinyatrap sub genre and the brains behind Green Ferry Music studio and record label, has been behind the bars for the past few weeks, The New… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Rwanda: Boyz II Men Has Come and Gone, Now Give Us Even Bigger and Better
For Me and the 40-somethings of Kigali, the Boyz II Men concert at the BK Arena on Saturday night, was one for the history books. It was an event, for me, that was tinged with… Read more »
Rwanda: Kendrick Lamar Expected in Kigali
Celebrated American hip hop legend Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, popularly known as Kendrick Lamar, is expected in Kigali in December, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - Bisesero Heroics to Be Documented in New Movie
Rwandan actress Isabelle Kabano has been named among the cast of a new ground-breaking film on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, particularly focussing on the massacres that… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Rema Becomes First African to Perform At Ballon d'Or Awards
Nigerian multiple award winning artiste Rema gave a performance of a lifetime at the night of the Ballon d'Or ceremony, 2023, making him the first African artist to ever do it. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian Artists Nominated for 'Isango Na Muzika' Awards
Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) are back and this time, they are recognising Burundian artistes. The awards which celebrate homegrown talent across multiple categories are organised… Read more »
Rwanda: Former MP Mbonimana to Publish Book on Sobriety
Dr Gamariel Mbonimana, a former Member of Parliament, has announced the upcoming release of his book titled 'Embracing the Power of Sobriety', which aims to discourage drug… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Top Five New Songs Trending in Rwanda
Rwandan artistes are dropping back-to-back smash hits that are winning hearts of music lovers. Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwandans Are Gearing Up for Boyz II Men Concert
After the successful and entertaining Trace Awards and Festival that happened last weekend, Rwandans are now preparing for the highly anticipated Boyz II Men Live in Kigali concert… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Ruti Joel Gears Up for First One-Man Show
Following the release of Musomandera, Ruti Joel's debut album that has been touted as the best to come out of Rwanda's traditional music scene this year, the young musician and… Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Jolly Mutesi, Rusine Among Rwandans Nominated for Zambia's Zikomo Awards
A cross section of Rwandan stars including Bruce Melodie, Jolly Mutesi, comedian Patrick Rusine, and singer Kenny Sol, are among Africans that have been nominated for Zikomo Africa… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Rwanda: Traditionalist Rutangarwamaboko On the Quest to Restore True Rwandan Culture
On October 9, photos of a traditional healer, cultural researcher, and philosopher, Modeste Nzayisenga Rutangarwamaboko, meeting the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources,… Read more »