Rwanda: Hope, Resilience and Transgenerational Trauma – Rwandan Author Shares Insights in New Book
[New Times] Laurette Annely Akariza unveiled her new book titled ‘Rebounce’ at the Kigali Genocide Memorial amphitheatre this month. The author said that the book stemmed from her previous work, ‘Wet Under the Rainbow’, released in 2020, which delved i…
Rwanda: Who Will Perform At I Am Hip Hop Festival?
[New Times] It is going to be an all hip hop affair at the inaugural edition of I Am Hip Hop festival whose stage will be purely headlined by rappers.
Rwanda: Recording Academy Meets Rwandan Creatives As Expansion Plan Takes Shape
[New Times] The Recording Academy’s expansion plan to support music creators in Rwanda and other African countries looks promising after the academy delegation, headed by CEO Harvey Mason Jr., traveled to Rwanda for the inaugural Recording Academy Afri…
Rwanda: First Hip Hop Festival Comes to Kigali
[New Times] After eight seasons of I am Hip Hop concerts, an all Hip-Hop festival is set to kick off in Kigali for the first time ever.
Rwanda: Comfort People Ministries Feature Secular Artists in New Album
[New Times] Comfort People Ministries, an emerging Rwandan evangelism group, recently released their debut gospel album, dubbed ‘Thank You Lord’. What sets this album apart is its collaboration with secular musicians, a move that could, or otherwise, s…
Rwanda: Social Media Influencers Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims, Vow to Fight Denial
[New Times] A group of social media influencers has pledged to combat denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, June 16.
Rwanda: The Blessed Sisters Back in Studio After 11 Years
[New Times] Life split Rwandan gospel music group ‘The Blessed Sisters,’ as residing in different continents hindered its members from doing music together.
Rwanda: Tracing the Evolution of Modern Poetry in Rwanda
[New Times] In recent years, modern Rwandan poetry has been evolving, embracing diverse styles and themes. Poets are collaborating with other artistes and participating in international performances and competitions expanding their audience on a broade…
Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy’s Expansion Plan to Rwanda
[New Times] 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’ for Rwanda’s music industry.
Rwanda: Grammy’s Recording Academy to Expand Operations in Rwanda
[New Times] The Recording Academy, an organization behind the Grammy Awards, has announced a global expansion plan to support music creators in different African countries and Middle East, including Rwanda.