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 »
Rwanda: Singer Confy Opens Up About Living With Vitiligo
Fast rising singer Confy on October 24, opened up about his experience living with vitiligo. The 24-year-old took to his social media handles to share his story, and the responses… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Minister Wants an End to the Ben, Bruce Melodie's Long-Time 'Beef'
The Minister of Youth, Abdallah Utumatwishima, is not pleased with people that are using their social media platforms to fuel the feud betweenThe Ben and Bruce Melodie, two of… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie On Being First Rwandan Musician to Win Trace Award
Rwanda's music sensation, Bruce Melodie, marked a milestone on Saturday, October 21, as he became the first Rwandan artiste to clinch a Trace Award. He secured the coveted title in… Read more »
Rwanda: It's a Huge Motivation for Young Rappers - Ish Kevin On Meeting President Kagame
It is truly a dream come true and a great inspiration for the young generation in genres like hip-hop, for young rappers in Rwanda to meet an influential leader like President Paul… Read more »
Rwanda: What Can Rwandan Artists, Event Organisers Learn From Trace Awards?
concluded Trace Awards and Festival held at the BK Arena and Kigali Convention and Exhibition Village (KCEV) was proof that the Rwandan music industry and its players are on the… Read more »
Rwanda: Trace Awards - What African Artists Told Kagame
Nigerian stars Rema and Davido were the top winners at the 2023 Trace Awards held in Kigali, on Saturday, October 21, but hosts, Rwanda, also won big for their superb hosting of… Read more »
Rwanda: Trace Awards - Kagame Meets Winners, Lauds Creative Industry
Trace Awards is a channel of expression and the best gift for any people, any part of society, President Paul Kagame told the Afro prestigious award winners on Sunday, October 22. Read more »
October 22, 2023
Rwanda: Trace Awards - Rema, Davido Lead Winners
For the first time, Trace, a global music taste-house which has been exporting Afro-music to the rest of the world for the last two decades, has recognised African musicians in a… Read more »