Rwanda: Showbiz - From GTA Vi's Soundtrack to Narnia's Big-Screen Return

From major music stars joining one of gaming's most anticipated releases to a new Narnia adaptation and the return of a popular HBO series, the world of entertainment can stop… Read more »

Rwanda: Country Records to Honour Rwandan Music Icon Mariya Yohana

Veteran Rwandan singer Mariya Yohana will be honoured at a tribute event in Kigali on November 28, recognizing more than four decades of her contribution to Rwandan music and her… Read more »

Rwanda: After Europe, King James Shifts Tour to US

Two historic back-to-back sold-out shows at BK Arena were followed by a series of concerts that also drew impressive crowds in cities across Europe. But King James is not done yet,… Read more »

Rwanda: Jazz, Soul and African Influences Shape Somi's New Album

Grammy-nominated vocalist and songwriter Somi has released her latest album, What Does It Take to Bloom?, through her independent label, Salon Africana. Read more »

Rwanda: Victor Rukotana Bets On Gakondo Music to Take Rwandan Culture Global

When Victor Rukotana released his debut album Imararungu in 2025, he was not simply putting out a collection of songs but making a statement about the place he believed traditional… Read more »

Rwanda: Sarah Phenom On Carrying Rwanda With Her Into the Global Music Scene

For Rwandan singer and songwriter Sarah Phenom, music has always been shaped by the different places she has called home. Read more »

Africa: Who Was Late Country Music Icon Dolly Parton?

Dolly Parton, the American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose career spanned more than six decades, died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80. Read more »

Rwanda: Mike Kayihura Opens Up On 'Wasted Time', New Music Chapter

Rwandan singer and songwriter Mike Kayihura says some of the biggest lessons of his music career have come from periods when he had little control over his music or how he spent… Read more »

Rwanda: Quitting Music Was a Deliberate Decision--Miss Jojo

Rwandan singer and songwriter Josiane Uwineza, better known as Miss Jojo, has opened up about the career break that brought one of Rwanda's most successful music journeys to an… Read more »

Rwanda: How a Rwandan Music Label Is Building Cultural Bridges in Germany

Thousands of kilometers separate Kigali and Bochum, Germany, but for Mugikari Ent, the distance is measured less by geography than by music. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Holiday Calendar Brings Music, Culture & Sports to Young Audiences

As schools close for the holiday break, a packed calendar of concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, comedy shows, sporting events and cultural experiences is set to keep students… Read more »

Rwanda: Mighty Popo's 'Killer Music' to Screen At Africa Film Festival in South Korea

Rwandan filmmaker and musician Jacques Muligande, widely known as Mighty Popo, is taking his first feature film to an international audience after 'Killer Music' was selected for… Read more »

Rwanda: What UB40's Kigali Concert Says About the Staying Power of Reggae

Kigali's BK Arena filled with reggae nostalgia Tuesday night as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell brought its Big Love Tour to Rwanda for the band's first performance in the capital. Read more »

Rwanda: Musician Yampano Arraigned, Faces Six Charges

Singer Florien Uworizagwira, popularly known as Yampano, appeared before Kicukiro primary court on June 2 for a bail hearing after being arraigned on six criminal charges,… Read more »

Rwanda: Alyn Sano Opens Up On 'Deeply Personal' Album Project

Alyn Sano has opened up about the deeply personal journey behind her upcoming album, describing the project as a reflection of the struggles, growth and resilience that have shaped… Read more »

Rwanda: Yeweeh Bets On Versatility With 16-Track Album

Rwandan producer-turned-artist Yeweeh has unveiled details of his debut album Sugar Boi, a 16-track project that leans into collaboration, versatility, and personal storytelling. Read more »

Rwanda: King James' 20 Years in the Game and the Art of Staying Relevant

Rwandan R&B star King James has described his two-decade journey in music as both long and deeply rewarding--defined by persistence, artistic growth, and a strong, enduring… Read more »

Rwanda: How Music Became a Survivor's Path From Pain to Healing

As Rwanda marks the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, voices across the country rise once again in remembrance, healing, and reflection. Among them is… Read more »

Rwanda: Kwibuka 32 - How Rwandan Music Holds the Nation's Grief

In living rooms across Rwanda, playlists shift almost instinctively. Radios and televisions turn to remembrance programming. The cheerful noise of pop records and weekend… Read more »

Rwanda: Nicole Musoni On Blending Cultures to Shape Unique Musical Identity

Rwandan singer-songwriter Nicole Musoni is steadily carving out a space in the country's music scene with a sound that blends R&B, Afro influences, and multilingual… Read more »

Rwanda: Moments You Might Have Missed From Doja Cat's Kigali Concert

Missed out on Kigali's most anticipated show last night? Or were you there but couldn't quite keep up with everything happening? Don't worry--here's the full picture. Read more »

Rwanda: In Move Afrika, Kigali Is Becoming a Growing Hub for Global Music Tours

When Kendrick Lamar stepped onto the stage at BK Arena in December 2023, Kigali hosted one of its biggest international concerts to date. Read more »

Rwanda: Kid From Kigali Joins Metro Afro As Label Expands

Up-and-coming Rwandan artiste Kid From Kigali is the latest talent to join Metro Afro, a music label dedicated to nurturing emerging artists and supporting their growth in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Doja Cat in Kigali - What to Know Ahead of Move Afrika Concert

All roads lead to BK Arena this Tuesday, March 17, as Kigali hosts the third edition of Move Afrika, the touring concert series led by Global Citizen. Read more »

Africa: The Black Box Problem - How Africa's Music Money Is Lost in Global Systems

For African music, 2024 was a landmark year. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) confirmed that Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenue surpassed… Read more »