Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music
[New Times] Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to play his part as a proud citizen.
Rwanda: Belgian Film Director Retells Killing of Three Children in Genocide Against Tutsi
[New Times] In his latest documentary film, Belgian director Bernard Bellefroid tells the story of three children killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda: How a Sculptor Is Taking Charge in Preserving the Environment
[New Times] Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, Claude Nizeyimana, a 25-year-old sculptor, last year initiated a project ‘Ingoma100,’ with an aim of intertwining the realms of art and nature.
Rwanda: Country Records Bids Farewell to Prince Kiiiz, Claims Afrogako
[New Times] Country Records has bid farewell to producer Prince Kiiiz, who recently concluded a one-year contract with the studio.
Rwanda: Rwanda Gen Zs Combat Lingering Hate Speech
[VOA] Kigali — Hate speech fueled Rwanda’s tragic 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, resulting in the loss of around 800,000 people. Today, a new generation – including some very determined Generation Z members in Rwanda – is leading the charge to stop…
Rwanda: Leaving a Legacy – Meet Offspring of Artistes Killed in Genocide
[New Times] A list compiled by the Association of Rwandan Musicians (LIRAM) in 2013, shows that at least 14 prominent musicians were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman’s Documentary Features Rwanda’s Reconciliation Story
[New Times] Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series ‘The Story Of Us’, that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity including love, freedom, peace, factionalism, power and rebellion….
Rwanda: The Dark Side of Social Media for Rwandan Youth
[New Times] One Friday morning, Benitha (second name withheld) woke up bored and wanted some ‘plot’ for the day, since it was the last Friday of her second term holiday.
Rwanda: Who Is Iradukunda, Rwanda’s Emerging Movie Star?
[New Times] Not so long ago when 25-year-old Abouba Iradukunda realized that he would make a big name for himself in acting. His talent quickly pushed him to the spotlight as soon as people started to watch him on the screens acting in various movies, …
Rwanda: Miss Jolly Mutesi to Speak At Oxford Africa Conference 2024
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2016 Jolly Mutesi has been named among the key speakers of this year’s Oxford Africa Conference slated for May 24-25, at Rhodes House, Oxford, UK.