Entertainment

Rwandan rapper Bulldogg has described the late Jay Polly as a major pillar of the country’s music industry, five years after the death of the celebrated hip-hop artist.
Rwandan singer Nirere Shanel, popularly known as Miss Shanel, has sparked a fresh debate on social media after discouraging people from attending Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema’s upcoming concert in Kigali, citing concerns over safety and the recent enforcement of dress standards at entertainment events.
Rwandan children’s dance group Moriox Kids has travelled to Kyrgyzstan after receiving an invitation to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2026 World Nomad Games.
Rwandan singer Butera Jeanne d’Arc, popularly known as Knowless Butera, has celebrated her husband Ishimwe Karake Clement, known as Producer Clement, with a message highlighting his support in her life.
Rwandan rapper Jay C has released a new single, “Kampani,” featuring singers Marina and Bulldogg, bringing together three familiar names on Rwanda’s music scene.
A debate over how women and girls dress in public has resurfaced in Rwanda after some attendees at the Diamond Platnumz Experience concert in Kigali were reportedly asked to return in more appropriate clothing.
Kiyovu Sports’ historic Super Cup victory, Diamond Platnumz’s return to Kigali and a heated debate over women’s dressing were among the stories that dominated Rwanda’s social media over the final weekend of August.
Kigali City Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva has urged artists to stay sober when performing at concerts and other entertainment events, warning that their conduct can influence young people in the audience.
Rwandan rapper Riderman has urged young people to stay away from illicit alcoholic drinks locally known as “ibyuma,” calling on them to protect their health and use their energy to pursue productive goals.
Rwandan rapper Bull Dogg has backed the government’s crackdown on illicit and substandard alcoholic drinks, arguing that protecting people’s lives should take precedence over the financial losses faced by traders and producers.