Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Arrested in Burundi
[New Times] Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie was arrested upon arrival in Bujumbura following allegations that he failed to reimburse the money he was paid to perform in 2018, but never showed up.
Rwanda: Artist on His ‘The Heart of Trinity’ Solo Art Exhibition
[New Times] Henry Munyaneza expressed himself and showcased his artworks in a solo art exhibition ‘The Heart of Trinity’, a one-week exhibition that tells the Godly way of living regardless of the religion you belong to.
Rwanda: New Monthly Gospel Concert to Be Introduced in Kigali
[New Times] The Prayer House is set to introduce a monthly gospel concert dubbed ‘Igicaniro Concert Series.’ It is a gospel concert that is scheduled to take place every first Sunday of the month at the church located in Kicukiro, with the first concer…
Rwanda: The Ben, Fiancée Legally Get Hitched
[New Times] Musician Benjamin Mugisha, commonly known in music as The Ben, and his fiancée Pamela Uwicyeza are now husband and wife before the law. The lovebirds on Wednesday, got married during a civil wedding ceremony held at Kimihurura Sector in Gas…
Rwanda: New Art Exhibition Portraying Life Journey Kicks Off in Kigali
[New Times] Process, a solo art exhibition featuring 40 artworks that portray the journey of different lifestyles kicked off in Kigali on the night of August 26.
Rwanda: Grief as Buravan is Laid to Rest
[New Times] It was a moment of grief as hundreds of family, government officials, friends, fellow artists and fans bid their farewell to Yvan Buravan. The deceased R&B singer was laid to rest in a burial ceremony held on Wednesday, August 24, at Rusoro…
Rwanda: Famed Rwandan Singer Buravan Dies At 27
[New Times] Singer Yvan Buravan has passed on in India, where he was undergoing treatment since the beginning of the month. His management announced in the wee hours of Wednesday, August 17, that the singer succumbed to pancreatic cancer.
Africa: CHOGM – Designers Discuss Sustainable Fashion in Face of Second-Hand Clothes
[New Times] From gender equality to youth empowerment, from job creation to climate action, from innovation to education, the $2.4trillion global fashion industry is still seen by many as entertainment.
Swaziland: Eswatini Author Wins 2022 Commonwealth Short Story Award
[New Times] Ntsika Kota has been awarded the 2022 Commonwealth short story prize, making history as the first writer from Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) to win the prize. He secured it with his ‘And the earth drank deep’ story.
Rwanda: CHOGM – Where to Go for Fun and Mingling
[New Times] One of the good things about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is that, aside from the discussions and conferences, a list of fun and exciting activities have been planned for delegates and locals to enjoy.