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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

Rwandan photographer Alain Jules Hirwa (R) gives details to a visitor of his solo exhibition of 40 photographs at L’Espace, Kimihurura. Courtesy

Street photographer explores beauty in the mundane through the lens

Monday, December 09, 2024

Minister of Youth and Arts Dr Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima speak during the graduation of the second cohort of ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi held in Kigali on Friday, December 6-courtesy

Minister Utumatwishima hails Imbuto Foundation for supporting arts

Saturday, December 07, 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

Josue Mugisha, a Rwandan sculpture during "La corrida" exhibition launch at Envision Gallery. Photos by Frank Ntarindwa

Rwandan sculptor blends art with social reflection in maiden exhibition

Sunday, November 03, 2024

Confy Kibasumba acting with other local poets during an event

The making of Confy Kibasumba, Rwanda's fast rising poet

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Revelers at Sofar Jazz Night, a previous edition of Sofar Kigali, which makes its return this Saturday. COURTESY

Art, fashion, and beats: This weekend’s hottest Kigali highlights

Friday, October 18, 2024

Poets and performers from the Great Lakes region convened in Kigali for a two-day slam poetry evening dubbed Ijabo Slam Festival at Institut Français in Kigali from October 10-11. Courtesy

Great Lakes poets meet in Kigali for Ijabo Slam Festival

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Mashirika players perform over the weekend at the World Culture Festival Karachi 2024 which is underway in Pakistan .Courtesy

Mashirika's “Generation 25” play takes center stage in Pakistan

Monday, September 30, 2024

Artists who are undergoing the mentorship programme dubbed “Murika,”, co-organized by Impundu Arts and InkStain Illustrations. Courtesy

Women painters embrace shift to digital art

Friday, September 27, 2024

Poet Rumaga speaks during Ibyanzu Vibration Night, the evening of poetry at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village,

Ibyanzu Vibration Night shines spotlight on rising poets

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Visitors go through different visuals showcased at Le Mal du Corps exhibition in Kigali. Courtesy

Le Mal du Corps: Unmasking male vulnerability through the lens

Monday, September 16, 2024

Visitors look different artworks displayed at the venue during the event.

Non-Fungible Tokens make mainstream debut in Kigali

Saturday, September 07, 2024

Fred Mfuranzima, a 27-year-old poet from Huye district. File

How Mfuranzima’s poetry unites communities in the African Great Lakes Region

Monday, August 12, 2024

The Cultivating Peace exhibition, is running from August 9 to August 16 at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Courtesy

‘Cultivating Peace’ exhibition: Art that fosters reconciliation, unity

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Poets during a performance at a dazzling celebration of Rwandan culture under the theme of Umuganura through poetry at L'espace. Courtesy

U Speak Live: Umuganura celebrated through poetry

Saturday, August 03, 2024

It's time to say goodbye to everything that's troubling your heart, a performance by Jazzart dance theatre & Mashirika.

Ubumuntu Arts Festival at 10: A celebration of humanity, cultural traditions

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

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Ethiopian artist curates ‘Blue Circle’ exhibit on self-identity, exploration

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Hope Azeda addresses revelers who turned up for Ubumuntu Arts Festival at Kigali Genocide Memorial. Olivier Mugwiza

“It’s like raising a child”: Hope Azeda talks 10 years organising Ubumuntu Arts Festival

Friday, July 26, 2024

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Kigali Cine Junction to celebrate black aesthetics in filmmaking

Thursday, July 25, 2024