Rwanda: New Dance Competition to Debut in Rwanda
[New Times] A dance competition dubbed ‘Byina Rwanda’ was launched on January 29, to identify talent, sharpen skills, promote dance and give platforms for young people to buy talent-novate and better themselves through job creation in arts and creative…
Rwanda: Youth and Arts Minister Calls for More Artistes’ Participation in Social Events
[New Times] The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, has said that local artistes deserve enough participation and exposure in all social events taking place in the country.
Rwanda: How Dj Inno Became a Disk Spinning Sensation
[New Times] 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 introducing new artistes to the mainstream.
Rwanda: Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition Presents Creativity, Innovation
[New Times] The Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition which celebrates youthful creativity and entrepreneurship, kicked off on January 22 and is set to run until January 26 at Imbuga City Walk, also known as the Car Free Zone.
Rwanda: Preps for Iteka African Cultural Festival in High Gear
[New Times] Preparations for the second edition of Iteka African Cultural Festival (IACF2024), slated for January 24-27, is in high gear as performers end rehearsals, Yannick Niyonzima, the brains behind the event, has said.
Rwanda: How Ngabonziza Uses Music to Push Rwandan Culture on the Global Scene
[New Times] Walking the streets of Kigali or attending city parties, it’s easy to spot the word ‘Nziza’ on the t-shirts and hoodies worn by the city’s generation Z, and it’s more than just a word, it’s the future of Rwanda’s music industry.
Rwanda: ‘Side By Side’ Exhibition to Showcase East African Women’s Art
[New Times] Impundu Arts Center, a local art curation house, is set to host the “Side by Side” group exhibition from February 3 to 18 to provide a platform for women artists, enhancing their visibility in the art world.
Rwanda: Is Rwandan Hip-Hop Dead or Has It Evolved? What Industry Players Say
[New Times] When You Talk About Hip-Hop as a genre of music in Rwanda, the first thing that comes to mind is Tuff Gang, a group of young men who became prominent in the early 2000’s, bringing to the fore the likes of Jay Polly, Bull Dog, Fireman and ot…
Angola: Short Film Festival Pays Tribute to Director Abel Couto
[ANGOP] Luanda — Filmmaker and director Abel Couto will be honored at the 5th edition of the Kianda International Short Film Festival (FESC-KIANDA), taking place from 18 to 26 of this month in Luanda.
Rwanda: Rwandan Actor Ncuti Gatwa Named Among Top 100 Influential Africans
[New Times] Ncuti Gatwa has been named by The African Magazine among its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a po…