Rwanda: New Initiative Targets African Languages for Next-Gen AI
[New Times] A coalition of African and global partners has launched a collaborative initiative aimed at developing inclusive African large language models (LLMs) to strengthen the continent’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.
Rwanda: New Platform to Trace Rwandan Artistes’ Revenues in ‘Hidden’ Royalties
[New Times] The conversation around music royalties in Rwanda has long been stuck in the shallows as local talent generates global streams, yet the financial returns remain frustratingly meager.
Rwanda: Cinema Corner – Eight Must-Watch Tech Movies This Weekend
[New Times] There’s something oddly exciting about watching a good tech movie, the screens, the rapid typing, the thrill of hackers racing against time.
Rwanda: Kayitesi Finds Love After Pain in Her New Book ‘Letters to Forever’
[New Times] Rwandan-German author Judence Kayitesi has once again touched hearts with her new book, ‘Letters to Forever’, a soul-stirring story about love, healing, and hope.
Rwanda: Davido Adds Kigali On His ‘5ive’ Album Tour
[New Times] BK Arena, Kigali, will December 5 become Davido’s next stop for his “5IVE” Alive album Tour, The New Times can confirm.
Rwanda: Audio Review – Mississippi Records: From Zambia to Rwanda
[Afropop] An independent label that began in Portland and now based in New York, Mississippi Records is devoted to ethically documenting overlooked music–often by working directly with families and estates rather than relying on expired or unfair cont…
Rwanda: The Calling of Children – Using Art to Advocate for Peace, Child Protection
[New Times] As war’s deafening language drowns out calls for peace globally, Rwandan visual artist King Ngabo’s new installation, “The Calling of Children” emerges as a poignant, urgent testament to the need for universal protection, most especially fo…
Rwanda: TMC Admits He’s Doing Music ‘For Fun’
[New Times] Rwandan singer Claude Mujyanama, popularly known as TMC from the iconic duo Dream Boyz alongside Platini P, has made it clear that he is not doing music as a profession anymore.
Rwanda: The Hidden Benefits of Boredom in a Fast-Paced World
[New Times] From the 19th to the 20th century newspaper obsession to our current doomscrolling craze, it is hard to overlook the idea that the desire for instant gratification is anything but a recent phenomenon. I find a truly imperative question for …
Central Africa: Rwanda to Teach Kinyarwanda, Culture to Citizens Abroad
[Nile Post] The Rwandan Senate is pushing for a revamp of how Kinyarwanda and Rwandan culture are taught to citizens living abroad, citing outdated materials, lack of coordination, and weak parental involvement.