September 24
Rwanda: Ugandan Musician Ray G Reveals Music Projects With Rwandan Artistes
Ugandan artiste Ray G has revealed that he has been working on music projects with Rwandan artistes during his stay in Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Nzeythegreat - Transforming Industry Struggles, Life Experiences Into Relatable Music
Rap's diversity is mirrored in its rising stars, and since the start of 2024, several artists have been working hard to break into the mainstream. Leading the charge is… Read more »
September 19
Rwanda: Why Did Maestroboomin Change His Name to 'Kid From Kigali'?
The global music scene has witnessed many moments of name changes among musicians and bands in all different genres and Rwandan artists are also jumping on the trend. Read more »
August 29
Rwanda: Nel Ngabo's U.S. Music Tour Pushed to 2025
Nel Ngabo's US tour, which was due to take place in July, has been rescheduled to 2025, his management has confirmed. Read more »
August 28
Rwanda: Massamba's Concert - A Celebration of Rwanda's Rebirth, Cultural Heritage
Renowned Rwandan musician Massamba Intore is two days away from staging his highly-anticipated concert dubbed '30 40 Ubutore' at BK Arena. Read more »
August 27
Rwanda: Ex-Sauti Sol's Bien-Aimé in Kigali for Music Project With Bruce Melodie
Renowned Kenyan Musician Bien Aimé Baraza is in Kigali for a join music project with Rwandan star singer Bruce Melodie. Read more »
August 19
Rwanda: Burundi's Kidum, Shauku Band Return With 'Soirée Dansante' Concert
Renowned Burundi zouk maestro Kidum and Rwanda's popular Shauku Band will host a concert titled "Soirée Dansante" (Evening of Dance) on August 23 at the Kigali Conference… Read more »
Rwanda: Twaje Fest - Honouring Yvan Buravan's Life Through Music, Cancer Awareness
YB Foundation has announced 'Twaje Fest,' a festival honouring the late Yvan Buravan, scheduled for October 26 at the BK Arena. Read more »
July 22
Rwanda: K-Pop Comes to Kigali - Korean Embassy Blends Music, History in Exciting New Programme
Around 90 individuals in Rwanda experienced what it takes to become a K-pop idol during a training class led by a renowned instructor from Seoul. Read more »
July 21
Rwanda: Senegal's Majnun, Local Musicians Thrill Kigalians
instrumentalist and singer Majnun's performance lived up to the hype when he and headlined a live concert at the Kigali Cultural and Exhibition Village. Read more »
July 19
Rwanda: Romeo Rapstar's 'Umuzungu W'igikara' LP Defies Trends With Individuality
Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Romeo Rapstar during the inaugural "I Am Hip Hop" festival, organized by his label, Green Ferry Music. The festival's mission, the… Read more »
July 02
Rwanda: Meet Yee Fanta, a Self-Taught Producer Turned Musician
His love for music dates back in his high school days and, now a self-taught producer and singer, Yee Fanta is poised to make a remarkable impact in the music industry. Read more »
June 14
Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy's Expansion Plan to Rwanda
Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy's expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that 'it is a win'… Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: What's Behind Rwanda's Emerging Gospel Music Takeover?
On Sunday, May 5, Rwanda's secular musicians were once again slapped in the face by the fact that an up-and-coming gospel artist like Chryso Ndasingwa, who has three or fewer hits… Read more »
May 14
Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music
Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to… Read more »
May 07
Rwanda: Can Rwanda Turn the Tide On Music Royalties?
The global recorded music market was worth $28.6 billion in 2023, a 10.2 per cent growth year-on-year. Despite Africa registering the fastest growth at 24.7 per cent, it still… Read more »
April 22
Rwanda: Rlutta On Producing Recent Project, Securing New Management
Up and coming artiste Rlutta is one of the female musicians in Rwanda showing signs of taking over the male-dominated industry and his recently released projects, including 'A… Read more »
April 01
Rwanda: Dj Brianne to Get a Tummy Tuck
DJ Brianne, real name Esther Brianne Gateka, known for her exceptional music mixing skills, is set to undergo abdominoplasty today, Monday, April 1. Read more »
March 21
Rwanda: Gisenyi's Rising Star Sid Wurld Talks Musical Dreams, Latest Album
In the world of music, finding your niche and connecting with listeners can be tough. But for Sid Wurld, a rising Rwandan artist now living in Montreal, Canada, it's a challenge… Read more »
Kenya: Producer Element Takes His Sound to Kenya
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March 13
Rwanda: Can Ish Kevin and His Generation Save Hip Hop?
On March 3, Ish Kevin, a Rwandan renowned lyricist and rapper, released a snippet of his next big project, produced in the old-school hip-hop style of the 90s and early 2000s,… Read more »
February 12
Rwanda: Prosper Nkomezi to Launch Two Gospel Albums After Four Years
Renowned gospel musician Prosper Nkomezi has announced that he will release two albums 'Nzakingura' (I Will Open) and 'Nyigisha' (Teach Me) in a single concert on May 12, marking… Read more »
February 04
Africa: Grammy Awards 2024 - 'Afro Beat' Gets Due Recognition After 65 Years
For the first time in its 65-year history, the prestigious Grammy Awards in the US has created the 'Best African Music Performance category', specifically recognizing the… Read more »
February 02
Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure - From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows
American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song 'Milkshake,' is currently exploring 'the scenic beauty of Rwanda.' Sharing her journey with over 1.5… Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: How Dj Inno Became a Disk Spinning Sensation
It is evident that deejaying in Rwanda has evolved in recent years, with disc jockeys acting as sound conduits and intermediaries between local artistes and the public, as well as… Read more »