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Rwanda: Youth and Arts Minister Calls for More Artistes’ Participation in Social Events

[ad_1] The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, has said that local artistes deserve enough participation and exposure in all social events taking place in the country. Utumatwishima made the call on January 24, during a panel discussion on 'Youth Leadership in Shaping Rwanda's Future' held on the second day of the 19th National Dialogue Council -Umushyikirano, a forum where Rwandans including government officials, members of the public and private sectors, civil society and citizens discuss issues of […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024

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Rwanda: How Dj Inno Became a Disk Spinning Sensation

[ad_1] It is evident that deejaying in Rwanda has evolved in recent years, with disc jockeys acting as sound conduits and intermediaries between local artistes and the public, as well as introducing new artistes to the mainstream. The likes of DJ Kareem, Toxxyk or Marnaud, among others, can be credited for the positive transformation of the deejaying and party life in Rwanda, but there is a new era of young boys and girls behind the decks who are taking the […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024

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Zimbabwean Cookbook Scoops Global Award

[ad_1] A Zimbabwean cookbook, written by local authors, recently won the 2023 Gourmand World Cookbook Award in Saudi Arabia. The book scooped the best in the 'cuisine of the future' category, which recognised its innovative approach to food. The cookbook titled: "Edible Insects: Food For The Future," sheds light on the sustainable, nutritious, and environmentally friendly potential of incorporating edible insects into diets, highlighting its benefits and debunking its myths. Through a combination of text, mouth-watering pictures, and recipes, the […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024

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Rwanda: Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition Presents Creativity, Innovation

[ad_1] The Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition which celebrates youthful creativity and entrepreneurship, kicked off on January 22 and is set to run until January 26 at Imbuga City Walk, also known as the Car Free Zone. Organised by the Ministry of Youth and Arts in collaboration with the City of Kigali authority, this week-long extravaganza has brought together 80 exhibitors, with 40 hailing from Kigali city and an additional 40 representing various provinces. Initially designed exclusively for youth in Kigali, […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024

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Rwandan Lawmaker Calls for Peace in New Song

[ad_1] Deputy Francoise Uwumukiza, representing Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has released a compelling song titled 'Health for Peace', which calls for regional peace and unity, while highlighting the shared responsibility for Africans to stand together. The audio track released on January 21, was produced by Genius while the video lyrics was produced by Dir.Nas. Uwumukiza, an elected member of the 5th Assembly (2022-2027) and one of nine Rwandan representatives in EALA, brings a unique perspective to […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Rwanda: Gahongayire, Cindy Marvine Begin Collaborative Journey With New Release

[ad_1] Renowned Rwandan gospel music star, Aline Gahongayire, has kicked off her initiative of nurturing new talents in the gospel music industry by collaborating with upcoming artistes, including US-based singer, Cindy Marvine. The two dropped their first collabo track titled 'Wondekura Norwa', which marks the beginning of their collaborative journey that will see them release more joint projects in the future. Speaking to The New Times, Gahongayire said her New Year's resolution is to uplift young gospel musicians and lay […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Rwanda: B-Threy to Collaborate With Burukyln Boyz, Sat-B, Nikki Samonas on New Mixtape

[ad_1] Rwandan rapper B-Threy is set to drop the much-anticipated "Muheto Wa Kabiri Mushya," the second installment in his Muheto mixtape series. Breaking away from the norm, this mixtape boasts a lineup of featured artists that offers a fresh and unexpected twist. The exclusive premiere of the mixtape started on Audiomack a week before its official release on January 26. Fans can purchase the mixtape at prices ranging from $1 to $50, allowing for pre-listening privileges before the official release […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Rwanda: Preps for Iteka African Cultural Festival in High Gear

[ad_1] Preparations for the second edition of Iteka African Cultural Festival (IACF2024), slated for January 24-27, is in high gear as performers end rehearsals, Yannick Niyonzima, the brains behind the event, has said. Niyonzima said this during a presser held on Monday, January 22, to discuss this years' theme of the festival and explore its genesis. "The theme "Art, a Tool for Humanity", celebrates diverse African cultures and the transformative power of art in fostering unity, humanity, social cohesion and […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Rwanda: Singer Marina Talks Collabos, Fresh Chapter

[ad_1] After a prolonged music hiatus, singer and songwriter Marine Uwase Ingabire, widely known by her stage name as Marina, is striving to enhance her career to keep chart-topping hits that resonate with the experiences of daily life and celebrations. Marina stepped into the spotlight in 2017 under singer and radio presenter Uncle Austin's guidance, and later joined The Mane music record label in 2018. Despite gaining fame, her collaboration with the group ended shortly after its initiation. The 'Log […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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