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Israel Mbonyi was awarded Best Gospel Artist at Isango na Muzika Awards 2024. All photos by Willy Mucyo

The big winners of the 2024 IMA awards

Monday, December 23, 2024

Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, delivers remarks at a high-level dialogue aimed at addressing the elimination of NTBs in Rwanda on Thursday, December 19. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate non-tariff barriers, boost regional trade

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Revelers enjoying the vibes at Beats & Degrees by Groove Kigali. The fun continues this Saturday with a party bus to Party on the Hills. COURTESY

Countdown to Christmas: Top seven events to check out

Friday, December 20, 2024

UN Resident Coordinator to Rwanda, Ozonnia Ojielo speaks at the joint meeting as Minister of Finance Yusuf Murangwa and Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Albert Murasira look on.

FEATURED: Rwanda, UN unveil Rwf1.43 trillion five-year cooperation strategy

Friday, December 20, 2024

MTN Rwanda CEO Mapula Bodipe and UNICEF Country Representative Julianna Lindsey during the signing of the agreement at MTN’s headquarters in Kigali on December 12. Courtesy

FEATURED: MTN Rwanda, UNICEF partner to empower children in Rwanda

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Eric Kabera is a seasoned filmmakers with a lot of awards in his shelves-Olivier Mugwiza

Behind the lens with Eric Kabera: Uncovering filmmaking secrets, career advice

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Renowned Bongo Flava musician and TV personality Vanessa Mdee

Vanessa Mdee exposes dark secrets of music industry, sacrifices made for fame

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

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

Atelier du Vin, one of Kigali’s premier nightlife destinations, is hosting an exclusive “Chandon Brunch” this Sunday, December 15-Courtesy

Chandon brunch and afterparty: A luxe holiday celebration at Atelier du Vin

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Active singer Derek Sano (L) and producer Dr Nganji will release a joint EP “Akazi Kanjye” on December 25-courtesy

Derek Sano joins forces with Dr. Nganji for debut rap project ‘Akazi Kanjye’

Thursday, December 12, 2024

During the course of the festive season, bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and private events are allowed to operate until 200 a.m. from Monday to Thursday and all night on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays.

Rwanda extends opening hours for bars, nightclubs during festive season

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

President William Ruto announced on Monday that Kenya has officially placed a bid to host the Grammy Awards, with a payment of Ksh. 500 million (about $3.9 million) already made to support the initiative.

Kenya invests Rwf5.3 billion in bid to host African Grammy Awards

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Visitors during a tour of the new exhibition dubbed '‘The Nostalgie 2000’ in Kigali. Photos by Willy Mucyo

PHOTOS: Relive Rwanda's musical evolution: Inside the 'Nostalgie 2000' exhibit

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Manzi Fleur (left) shares the stage with Sema Sole, both Mellow Couch artists dedicated to championing hip-hop’s rightful place in the spotlight.

PHOTOS: Is Mellow Fest leading the Hip-Hop renaissance in Kigali?

Monday, December 09, 2024

Revelers enjoying last year’s Mellow Fest. The much-anticipated alternative rap showcase returns this Saturday at Mundi Center. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

This weekend in Kigali: Festive fun awaits you

Friday, December 06, 2024

The initiative was launched with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) , the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the University of Rwanda on November 10, 2023. Courtesy

FEATURED: UNDP's UniPod: Empowering innovators to tackle real-world challenges

Friday, December 06, 2024

Creators from the Open Access to Cultural Heritage GLAM Rwanda initiative working to make Rwanda's heritage accessible on global open platforms- COURTESY

How Creative Commons licenses can transform Rwandan storytelling

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