Rwanda: Prince Kid Sentenced to Five Years in Prison. What’s Next?
[New Times] Dieudonne Ishimwe, also known as Prince Kid – the former organizer of Miss Rwanda – has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rwf2 million.
Rwanda: Comedians Offer Masterclass Ahead of Belgium-Rwanda Laugh-in Night
[New Times] The Institut Français is set to come alive with laughter on October 17 and 18, courtesy of Wallonie-Bruxelles International, with one event being an invite-only and the other, the more anticipated of the two and free of charge, being o…
Rwanda: Top 5 Rwandans Harnessing the Power of Social Media
[New Times] The power of social media has transformed the way people connect, share, and influence the world. Rwanda has witnessed the rise of a new generation of youthful trailblazers who have harnessed the potential of social media. Presented below a…
East Africa: Diamond Platnumz, Zuchu and Jux Added On Trace Awards Line-Up
[New Times] Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz will soon jet in in Rwanda for Trace Awards, accompanied by two of East Africa’s emerging talents, Zuchu and Jux, Trace has announced.
Rwanda: Rwandan Artistes That Have Pulled Large Crowds
[New Times] The Ben’s Recent sold-out concert in Bujumbura, Burundi, was proof that Rwandan music is on the move and more than ever, local musicians are using their ability to satisfy global music consumers.
Angola: Brazilian Publisher Honours Angolan Writer
[ANGOP] Huambo — The Angolan writer Nituecheni Africano, literary pseudonym of Eugénio Afonso Gaspar, was honoured Friday in Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil, with the prize of “Literature Reference”, by the Brazilian Publisher Publiart.
Rwanda: Comedy Knights Set to Light Up New York Comedy Festival
[New Times] Comedy Knights stars Babou Joe, Michael Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, and Prince are set to perform at the New York Comedy Festival taking place on November 9.
Rwanda: Remembering Young CK – Friends, Family in Canada Pay Tribute to the Late Rapper
[New Times] Family and friends of Calvin Kagahe Ngabo, also known as Young CK, gathered on September 29 at Paroisse St Sebastian, a French-speaking Catholic parish in Ottawa, Canada, to commemorate the life of the deceased singer. The gathering took pl…
Rwanda: Rwandan Therapist on Winning Global Festival Award, Shedding Light on Trauma Through Film
[New Times] Rwandan filmmaker and psychotherapist Celestin Mutuyimana was awarded at the Young Visionary Research Awards on September 29 in Bern, Switzerland by Ethno Kino Film Festival.
Rwanda: National Literacy Month Closure Marks Renewed Commitment to Enhance Reading Culture
[New Times] Officials have stated that the conclusion of National Literacy Month 2023 is just the beginning of a renewed commitment to enhancing the reading culture. They urge collaborative actions to tackle the remaining obstacles that impede literacy…