RETURN TO VIRUNGA: The Battle to Save Mountain Gorillas

At the epicenter of the long-running civil war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo lies Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest national park in the border triangle of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is home to more than 200 of the only 720 Mountain Gorillas remaining in the world. Here, a …

Intore film screened at global festival in Japan

Intore, a Rwandan documentary film was among hundreds of films screened at this year’s edition of the Yagamata International Documentary Film Festival in Japan. The weeklong festival opened on October 5 in the Japanese city of Yagamata. It closes on Wednesday October 12. Hundreds of films from across the globe were screened at the biennial …

Craftsmen to Showcase Masterpieces of Rwanda’s Best at Kigali Arts Festival

Over 50 craftsmen and designers are set to showcase their painting talents at the second edition of Kigali Arts Festival. The festival is slated for next week, July 17th at Hotel Villa Portofino in Nyarutarama. The festival, organized by a local Non-Governmental Organization called ‘Umusare Arts Partners’ since 2015, will be held for the purpose …

Sonia in Rwanda

Sonia’s film nominated for Hollywood awards

While still enjoying Rwandan weather, Sonia Rolland can’t hide her excitement as her film is nominated for the 12th HollyShorts Film Festival slated for August 11 to 18 at The Space Theatre, California. The former Miss France who arrived in the country over the weekend for her Maisha Africa project and another film gig posted …

Matata Forever concert

Music enthusiasts are in for a special treat this Friday at the Royal Car Wash bar, on the first anniversary of renowned reggae artist Jean Christophe Matata’s death. Musicians scheduled to perform at the event include Chou Chou Mihigo, Bob Kipetti, Makanyaga, Ngabonziza Augustin, Mwitenawe Augustin, Mavenge, Tamfum, Mutsar, Budi Impala, Ngabo Leonce and Mighty …

Inganzo Dance Troupe Off to Singapore for Festival

One of Rwanda’s most acclaimed dance troupes, Inganzo, has left the country for Singapore to perform at the Chingay Cultural Festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of the nation’s independence. The troupe will also make a stopover in Malaysia for a performance. They were invited to perform at Chingay festival on the initiative of the Rwandan …

‘Love and Comedy’ Show

February is known worldwide for Valentine’s Day, and in that spirit, the Comedy Knights will stage the ‘Love and Comedy’ on Saturday at Serena Hotel. “Funny men Arthur, Michael, Babu, George, Herve and Junior will bring you the latest on different topics like the recently concluded Miss Rwanda contest, Primus Guma Guma selections and also …

Isaano Arts Festival

Isaano Arts Festival aims to Promote Rwandas Art Industry

The Isaano Arts Festival started Sunday, 15 February 2015 with a mission to help promote Rwandas artistic industry. Until Saturday, 21 February 2015, people from all walks of life are invited to join activities taking place at Petit Stade in Remera everyday, from 4 to 10PM. The festival features activities that include a fine-art exhibition, …

Two Short Films by Young Rwandan filmmakers to premiere at the Goethe-Institut

The Goethe-Institut Kigali Liaison Office is hosting this evening the premiere of two short-films by young Rwandan filmmakers Aimé-Philbert Mbabazi and Samuel Karemangingo Ishimwe. The screening is taking place at the Goethe-Institut’s office in Kiyovu from 6:30PM. Read each film’s synopsis below: Crossing Lines Directed by Karemangingo Ishimwe Samuel and Mbabazi Philbert (2009) | Original English …