Rwanda: When Live Performances Become Rwandan Music’s Weak Link
[New Times] Rwanda’s music industry continues to make impressive strides, debuting on global markets, attracting more refined artistes, but the quality of live music performance remains a huge challenge to not only performers but listeners.
Rwanda: How Jan Vansina Distorted Rwanda’s History to Serve Colonial Interests
[New Times] When you read Jan Vansina’s books on Rwanda–such as Antecedents to Modern Rwanda: The Nyiginya Kingdom and Le Rwanda Ancien: Le Royaume Nyiginya–you are left wondering why he exerted so much effort to distort Rwanda’s pre-colonial history.
Rwanda: Ncuti Gatwa’s Final Doctor Who Season Scores Critics’ Choice Nomination
[New Times] The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominees for the fifth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, which honor the most popular and fan-driven genres in film and television, including superhero, science fiction and fantasy, horror,…
Rwanda: Rwandan Rapper Shizzo Pops the Question to Tessy in Glamorous Dubai Proposal
[New Times] Rwandan American rapper Shizzo Afropapi is officially off the market after getting engaged to pop culture journalist Yvonne Kayitesi, widely known as Tessy, a former host of Isango na Muzika.
Rwanda: Rumaga On Performing With Mariya Yohana – ‘Three Generations United for Liberation Through Music’
[New Times] Bruce Melodie, Butera Knowles, Samora Machel SMS, Tonzi, Tom Close, and Junior Rumaga will take the stage at a special pre-Liberation Day concert celebrating the legacy of veteran singer Mariya Yohana.
Rwanda: Sharangabo – a Rwandan Filmmaker’s Global Breakthrough With ‘Minimals in a Titanic World’
[New Times] In a landmark achievement for Rwandan cinema, filmmaker Philbert Aimé Mbabazi Sharangabo’s debut feature film, Minimals in a Titanic World, premiered at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).
Rwanda: Aimé Uwimana, Ben & Chance to Grace Bosco Nshuti’s ‘Unconditional Love’ Concert
[New Times] Rwandan worship and praise singer Bosco Nshuti confirmed fellow gospel ministers Aimé Uwimana, and the singing duo Ben and Chance to his final performance lineup for his upcoming “Unconditional Love-Season 2” concert scheduled for July…
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Rapper Aand Influencer Joins WFP DR Congo Family As Champion For Nutrition
[WFP] KINSHASA — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a High-Level Supporter, advocating for nutrition and healthy eating in the Democratic Republic o…
Rwanda: The Rise of Runup, Rwanda’s Next Afro-Pop Star
[New Times] Over the years, Rwanda’s music industry has attracted hundreds of refined artistes unafraid to produce unique sounds, mostly blending soul, storytelling, and the vibrant beats of Afro-inspired music–and it’s finally paying off.
Rwanda: How Fashion Photography Inspired Hakizimana to Create Own Brand
[New Times] What began as one person’s journey through fashion photography has blossomed into a brand that embodies the essence of African creativity, confidence, and cultural pride, carving out a distinctive space where tradition meets modernity.