Eleven aspiring musicians have advanced to the next stage of the Art-Rwanda Ubuhanzi competition after impressing judges during auditions held on October 16, 2026, at Maison des Jeunes in Kimisagara, Kigali.
The contestants stood out for their singing abilities and the quality of their creative projects in the competition, which aims to identify and nurture Rwandan talent.
Those selected are Muneza Janvier, Rugamba Derrick, Tumusifu Joseph, Shema Cedrick, Mugisha Janvier, Mutezimana Soline, Mucyo Emeline, Igiraneza Jean Claude, Tuyizere Bonheur, Rwigema Pacifique and Furaha Pascaline.
The selected contestants will receive training to help them develop their skills, after which further participants will be chosen to advance in the competition and compete for the main prizes.
Art-Rwanda Ubuhanzi is holding its fourth edition since the competition was launched in 2018. It promotes creative projects rooted in Rwandan culture and seeks to help young people develop their talents into sustainable opportunities.
Over the past eight years, the initiative has helped nurture emerging artists. Some former winners have taken their work to international audiences, while others have developed projects that have created employment opportunities for young people.
