Africa: Sake-Making and Other National Treasures Make Latest Unesco Heritage List
[UN News] Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of sake in Japan, are among the latest practices and cultural expressions to be recognized by the UN Educational, …
Rwanda: How Creative Commons Licenses Can Transform Rwandan Storytelling
[New Times] For much of history, access to information was a privilege reserved for a select few. Wikipedia disrupted this exclusivity, fostering a global community of contributors and democratizing knowledge.
Rwanda: The Ben Announces New Year Concert in Kigali
[New Times] Rwanda’s R&B musician Benjamin Mugisha, commonly known as The Ben, has announced he is staging a concert during which he looks forward to not only celebrating the New Year with his fans but also present to them his new album.
Rwanda: Unveil Africa Fest Is Here to Celebrate Cultural Heritage-Organisers
[New Times] The inaugural edition of Unveil Africa Fest, a celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage, is only days away and the organisers have promised nothing short of a fete as they bring artistes together for an evening of performances on Dece…
Rwanda: Rwanda’s ‘Intore’ Dance Recognized As UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
[New Times] The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Rwanda’s Intore dance on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, highlighting its significance as a symbol of Rwandan culture on the global stage.
Rwanda: Facts About Tems, the Next Nigerian Music Star On Kigali Stage
[New Times] Nigerian multi-award-winning musician Tems last week confirmed Kigali on her world tour schedule for 2025. It will be her first performance in Kigali whose stage has become common for Nigerian musicians.
Rwanda: Recap – Sandra Teta, Weasel Wedding Bash So Close and Nasty C Kicks Fan in Kigali
[New Times] The final week of November was filled with a lot of exciting showbiz development, sagas and trends that kept the local entertainment industry buzzing.
Rwanda: AY – Rwandan Rising Star Taking Music Production to New Levels
[New Times] AY is a name which has been catching attention of many in Rwanda’s Hip Hop music scene, especially those who closely follows the music recorded at Get Money Forever (GMF) collective.
Congo-Kinshasa: Gims Brings French-Congolese Pop to Madison Square Garden Theater
[Afropop] Gims, formerly Maitre Gims, is a fantastically successful French-Congolese singer, rapper, producer and songwriter. Born in Congo the son of Djanana Djuna, one of Papa Wemba’s singers in the band Viva la Musica, he came to the world as Gandhi…
Rwanda: South African Choir Joyous Celebration to Perform in Kigali
[New Times] Renowned South African gospel group Joyous Celebration is set to perform live in Kigali on December 29.