Rwanda: Ruti Joel Drops Second Album ‘Rutakisha’ On Patriotism Day
[New Times] Gakondo artiste Ruti Joel has officially released his second album ‘Rutakisha,’ a collection of powerful culture-inspired tracks poised to make waves in Rwanda’s music scene.
Rwanda: Amazon Prime, Netflix Delegates to Attend Mashariki African Film Festival
[New Times] The 2025 Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAF) will not be just about awards with cars set to be the grand prize for this year’s edition. The festival will also be home of big film projects that could attract the attention of global invest…
Rwanda: Vestine & Dorcas Announce Maiden Canada Tour
[New Times] Rwanda’s renowned gospel duo Vestine & Dorcas have announced their first international tour dubbed ‘Yebo Concerts’ in Canada, marking the duo’s first tour outside Africa
Rwanda: Trace+ Partners Nyege Nyege 2025 to Stream Festival Globally
[New Times] Global Afro — Urban streaming platform Trace+ has announced a partnership with Nyege Nyege 2025, one of East Africa’s leading music and arts festivals. The collaboration, facilitated by African project and talent management company Flycorp…
East Africa: How Rwanda Turned the UCI World Championships Into a Festival of Joy
[New Times] When the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships concluded in Kigali on Sunday, September 28, the city was not only hosting a global sporting event but also celebrating a historic milestone in Rwanda’s journey.
Rwanda: The Night Atmosfera Turned Mundi Center Into a Cultural Dance Floor
[New Times] If you thought Atmosfera was just about music, Saturday night at Mundi Center reminded us that it’s more than just that. It’s about movement, energy, and pure expression.
Rwanda: Rwanda’s Lived Global Cycling Moment Is One to Celebrate
[New Times] As the curtain falls on.
Rwanda: Les Ombres Du Monde – the Genocide Against the Tutsi for the Netflix Age
[New Times] Michel Bussi’s Les Ombres du monde – The Shadows of the World, in English – published in France last month, is an unexpected novel. Bussi tackles the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda by using the tropes of crime fiction to reach re…
Kenya: Kenyan-Rwandan Music Connection Comes Alive in Kigali
[New Times] Rwandan and Kenyan music dominated the World Champs Night Life concert playlist as Bensoul and Nviiri the Storyteller joined local acts Kid From Kigali, Shemi, and Angell Mutoni, to the Kigali Universe stage on the eve of the closure of the…
Rwanda: Movies – 10 Must-Watch African Drama Films This Weekend
[New Times] African cinema continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its rich storytelling, compelling characters, and diverse narratives.