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How Khire blends Rwandan tradition with modern Afrobeat sounds
2025-01-18
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Rwanda
Mike Kirenga, also known as Khire, is carving his path in Afrobeat music. His musical journey began in church halls, where gospel harmonies first piqued his interest. Guided by his ...
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Kigali’s top events this weekend: Music, wellness, and more
2025-01-17
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Rwanda
Looking for the perfect way to unwind this weekend? We've got you covered with a roundup of must-visit places and events. From nightlife to sports, here are eight ways to make ...
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Dorcas’ sibling, Vestine, legally married
2025-01-16
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Rwanda
Singer Vestine Ishimwe, a member of Rwanda’s famous gospel music duo, 'Vestine and Dorcas', legally married her Burkinabe husband Ouedraoso Idrissa on Wednesday, January 15, at Kinyinya sector. Vestine, 22, and ...
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Kinyinya official confirms singer Vestine's civil marriage
2025-01-16
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Rwanda
Amid widespread social media speculation, Suzan Murora, Kinyinya Sector’s civil status officer, exclusively confirmed to The New Times that 22-year-old gospel singer Vestine Ishimwe, of the acclaimed duo Vestine and ...
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Zuba Ray, TheDicePrince and emerging artistes to watch in 2025
2025-01-15
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Rwanda
As Rwanda’s music scene continues to evolve, a new wave of young, talented artists is emerging, each bringing fresh sounds and creative vibe to the industry. These youngsters ended 2024 in ...
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Bwiza to launch second album in Brussels
2025-01-14
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Rwanda
Rwandan musician Bwiza has announced that she will launch her second album, 25 Shades, in Brussels, Belgium, on March 8, coinciding with the celebration of the International Women’s Day. The KIKAC ...
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Bars, beats and contemplations: A night at ‘Icyumba cya Rap’
2025-01-13
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Rwanda
As I attend this show, vibing awkwardly or perhaps unpretentiously, I am reminded of a fundamental question: Why do I love hip-hop this much? Is it because of its lyrical nature ...
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Maverick City Music’s Joe Barnes to perform in Kigali
2025-01-13
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Rwanda
Renowned American gospel singer Joe L Barnes, best known for leading Maverick City Music’s hit track “Promises,” is set to perform in Kigali on February 23. He will headline the Young ...
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South African star The Kiffness reproduces viral Rwandan gospel song
2025-01-12
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Rwanda
Renowned South African YouTuber and musician David Scott, better known as ‘The Kiffness,’ has brought a new touch on viral gospel song “Everyday, I Need Blood of Jesus,” originally sung ...
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PHOTOS: Hip-Hop reigns supreme at Icyumba cya Rap butTuff Gang owes fans
2025-01-11
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Rwanda
When chatting with a fellow rap enthusiast, they mentioned something intriguing—that rap might be cursed in Rwanda. While I’m not one for superstition, I couldn’t ignore the timing of their ...
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Kigali's best: Hikes, farm tours, cultural shows this weekend
2025-01-10
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Rwanda
The city’s party scene is buzzing, and we’re here with another curated guide to help you make the most of your social hours. From live acoustic performances to rap concerts ...
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DJ Inno on sharing stage with Poco Lee, ambitions to go global
2025-01-10
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Rwanda
For the last couple of years, some top names have constantly been dominating Rwanda’s deejaying, but 2024 changed the whole narrative about disc spinning and left youngsters at the forefront ...
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Juni Quickly, an emerging producer shaping Rwanda’s Hip-Hop future
2025-01-09
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Rwanda
In 2024, Rwanda witnessed the comeback of a sound that many thought had faded from the country’s mainstream music, and that’s the classic old-school hip-hop style of the late 90s ...
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Rwanda: From Hollywood to Kigali - How One Filmmaker Is Transforming Rwanda's Cinema Scene
2025-01-07
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Rwanda
Jean-Bernard Rutagarama's journey in filmmaking has taken him from England to New York, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where he works as a cinematographer for NBC Universal. But perhaps his most ...
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Rwanda's Israel Mbonyi earns pan-African nomination at 2025 Trace Awards in Zanzibar
2025-01-02
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Rwanda
Israel Mbonyi stands as the sole Rwandan artist nominated for the 2025 Trace Awards, an event celebrating Afro-urban music and culture. Set to take place at Mora Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, ...