December 07, 2022
Rwanda: How Female Artists Are Using Visual Art to Create Awareness on GBV
During the 16 days of activism on GBV, two Rwandan female artists, Jemima Kakizi and Angel Ilibagiza, teamed up to start a social media campaign on creating awareness about GBV… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandan Actress Nominated for the Cesars 2022
Kayije Kagame, a Swiss-Rwandan actress, comedian and contemporary performer, has been selected as "Revelation" by the French Film Academy (Académie des Arts et Techniques du… Read more »
Rwanda: Travis Greene Cancels Kigali Concert
Celebrated American gospel musician Travis Greene has caused a huge grievance for his fans in Rwanda after he announced the cancellation of his concert which was supposed to be… Read more »
December 03, 2022
Rwanda: Outstanding Filmmakers Awarded as Mashariki African Film Festival Closes
It was pomp and glamour as outstanding filmmakers with the best works showcased at the just-concluded eighth edition of Mashariki African Film Festival returned home with some… Read more »
December 04, 2022
Rwanda: Are Literary Cafés in Schools the Key to Stronger Reading Culture?
A l iterary café has for years acted as a useful heuristic device for people to find out how writers make sense of social and cultural phenomena by exploring their literary… Read more »
November 27, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, UNESCO to Revive Talks On Heritage Sites
Rwanda will soon revive discussions with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'s on listing memorial sites of the Genocide against the Tutsi on… Read more »
Africa: Burundi's Marvella Niteka Wins Africa's Next Supermodel
Burundi's beauty queen and the country's representative in the ongoing Miss University Africa Burundi 2022, Queen Niteka Marvella, has been announced the winner of Africa's Next… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Rwanda: Researchers Release Books on How Genocide Unfolded in Kigali
Local researchers have released three new books on how the Genocide against the Tutsi was prepared and committed in former Prefectures of Kigali (Kigali Ngari), Kibuye and the City… Read more »
Rwanda: Atome Gets Special Stage At Seka Fest
Comedian Diogene Ntarindwa is anticipating a reunion with his audience after he was offered a special stage at which he will perform during the opening day of the forthcoming Seka… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Do Some Rwandans Have Only One Name?
For years, the naming culture in Rwanda has consisted of at least two names; a family name and a given name. However, you find a number of people with only one name, defying the… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Rwanda: South Africa-Based Designer in Kigali for Art and Fashion Showcase
Nyambo Masa Mara, a renowned Rwandan fashion entrepreneur based in South Africa, is in the country where he is set for a fashion showcase event during which he seeks to share the… Read more »
Rwanda: Blame Game as Artists Accuse DJs of Not Playing Rwandan Music
Last week, musician Uncle Austin accused some DJs of not playing Rwandan music, calling them 'ambassadors of foreign music' because their playlists are dominated by songs of… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Rwanda: South Africa's Benjamin Dube to Perform at Hillsong Concert in Kigali
Renowned South African gospel singer Bishop Benjamin Dube is expected to join Hillsong London, in a concert dubbed "Hillsong London Live in Kigali" slated for November 25, 2022, at… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Chorale De Kigali in Early Preps for Christmas Carols Concert
Rwanda's Premier Catholic Choir, Chorale de Kigali, have started early preparations for their routine Christmas Carols concert slated December 16 at Kigali Conference and… Read more »
Rwanda: Top 5 Drama Series Pushing Local Comedy to Greater Heights
Local comedy is going through what the music industry has enjoyed for the past few years. It has attracted more refined players, diversified genres, and a growing fan base, thanks… Read more »
Rwanda: Author on Documenting Kigali As One of 'Africa's Brightest Beacons'
French author Daniel Le Scornet believes that documenting Rwanda's history will allow more global awareness of the problem that is genocide, to the world as a whole and for… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Rwanda: Two Rwandan Documentaries Selected By Al Jazeera
'Legacy' and 'Feeling The Game' by Rwandan filmmakers Janvier Mutiganda and Samuel Ishimwe respectively, are among 14 short films from 9 African countries selected for the second… Read more »
November 13, 2022
Rwanda: A Country's Foundation is Built on Culture - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has emphasised the importance of culture, saying it is the foundation of the family and the nation. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Rwanda: Ex-Miss Rwanda Organiser's Verdict Set for Friday
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court will on Friday, October 28, pass its verdict in the trial involving Dieudonne Ishimwe, commonly known as 'Prince Kid.' Read more »
Rwanda: Cultural Heritage Body to Unveil Sounds, Songs Recorded During Colonial Period
Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) is set to unveil some of the sounds and songs of Rwandans recorded during the Belgian colonial period, on Saturday, October 29. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Rwanda: Over 500 Articles Added Onto Kinyarwanda Wikipedia
Articles featuring Rwanda's education, health, religion, sports and entertainment topics have been added on Wikipedia through WikiVibrance. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Rwanda: DJ Khizzbeats Wins Huye's Amabeats DJs Battle
based DJ Khizzbeats, real name Eddy Shema, progressed to the finals of the Mutzig Amabeats DJs contest after beating DJ Muu during Saturday night's highly-contested semi-final… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Rwanda: Kina Music Eyes U.S. Market
Kina Music Label, Rwanda's biggest record company and home to artistes such as Nel Ngabo and Igor Mabano, has unveiled plans of taking its services to the US next month. Read more »
Rwanda: Israel Mbonyi Wows Montreal at Sold Out Concert
Gospel artiste Israel Mbonyi held a very successful concert in Montreal, Canada on Saturday, as he performed before a sold-out concert that was attended by hundreds of Rwandans who… Read more »
Rwanda: Pictures - Jules Sentore Celebrates 10 Years in Music
In 2012, a young artiste started making rounds in Rwanda's music industry with the help of his small acoustic guitar and strong vocals that caught the attention of many music… Read more »