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Upcoming bands vie for an annual contract in the Battle of the Bands semi-finals at Marriott Hotel this Saturday, December 14-Courtesy

December picks: Eight top weekend spots

Friday, December 13, 2024

DJ Sonia was awarded best DJ at the Zikomo Africa Awards held in South Africa on Wednesday, December 4-File

DJ Sonia bags best DJ prize at Zikomo Africa Awards

Thursday, December 05, 2024

Singer Weasel Manizo, of Goodlyfe fame, has ousted longtime manager Geoffrey Chagga from his Makindye home, Neverland, amid a heated fallout tied to personal and financial disputes. COURTESY

Weasel Manizo evicts longtime manager Chagga from Neverland in fiery fallout

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Nigerian femal musician Tems has added Rwanda to his 2025 world music tour. It will be his first concert in Kigali-courtesy

Recap: Sandra Teta, Weasel wedding bash so close and Nasty C kicks fan in Kigali

Monday, December 02, 2024

Kenyan boyband Sauti Sol is set to perform this Saturday at Kigali Universe, alongside several local acts. COURTESY

Top eight Kigali nightlife picks this weekend

Friday, November 29, 2024

Meghan and Prince Harry are said to be working separately

Meghan Markle issues statement after solo Thanksgiving appearance amid strained relationship with Prince Harry

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Rwandan socialite Sandra Teta, and her husband singer Weasel Manizo. Courtesy

Sandra Teta confirms wedding plans with Weasel are in motion

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Sheebah Karungi has reportedly welcomed a baby boy-courtesy

Sheebah Karungi welcomes baby boy in Canada, reports

Monday, November 25, 2024

Revelers soak in the energy at last year’s Friends of Amstel Experience. The event returns this Saturday, headlined by Nigeria’s BNXN.

Make the most of Kigali this weekend

Friday, November 22, 2024

Tanzanian celebrity couple Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu is on the split after the latter announced that they are breaking up-courtesy

Singer Zuchu announces break-up with Diamond Platnumz

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Breakdancers from the inaugural Move Afrika Dance Camp—now back for a second edition this weekend, showcasing top regional talent. COURTESY

Kigali’s pulse: 10 Must-see cinematic, music, art, and praise experiences this weekend

Friday, November 08, 2024

Rwandan Gospel musician Israel Mbonyi excited Tanzanian worshipers in a mega concert held in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, November 2-courtesy

Weekly recap: Mbonyi thrills Tanzanian worshipers, Miss Muheto in court and more

Monday, November 04, 2024

A host of artists get together for a performance during Twaje Fest at BK Arena on Saturday night, October 26

Showbiz recap: Bruce Melodie sells out first Canada show, Buravan celebrated and more

Monday, October 28, 2024

Revelers at the March edition of Strictly Soul in Kigali. The event returns this Saturday. Courtesy

Happening in Kigali this weekend: Seven must-attend events, festivals

Friday, October 11, 2024

Rapper Bushali unveiled his fourth album 'Full Moon' on Friday, October 4, at BK Arena-IGIHE

Showbiz recap: Bushali unveils ‘Full Moon’ album, Sheebah reveals pregnancy & Co

Monday, October 07, 2024

Ugandan musician Sheebah Karungi let her baby bump show during her concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday night, October 4-courtesy

Sheebah reveals pregnancy at concert

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Bruce Melodie, The Ben drop music on the same day on Friday, September 27. File

Showbiz recap: Bruce Melodie cancels Bugesera performance, socialite Uwase engaged again

Monday, September 30, 2024

Rwanda's DJ Marnaud bacome the talk of the local showbiz after Nigerian female DJ Dope Ceasar accused him of fraud-File

DJ Marnaud on the spot amid ‘fraud’ claims

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Hip-hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs.

Showbiz trends: P Diddy behind the bars, Miss Rwanda 2020 finalist to tie the knot and co

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Innocent Nyarwaya, commonly known as Yago, a YouTuber-cum-singer, who took social and mainstream media by storm two weeks ago. Courtesy

YouTube Saga: Yago relents as more videos surface to add to the drama

Thursday, September 12, 2024