Kigali Triennial: A New Chapter for the Creative Industry
The Kigali Triennial, set to occur every three years, recently concluded last Sunday in Kigali, marking its first-ever occurrence. It...
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Cynthia Butare
Dec 11, 202310 min read
Kendrick Lamar's Move Afrika Performance: Echoes and Hints of Rwandan Culture
Happy Monday! Hope you're all feeling great as we kick off the week. Still reeling from Kendrick Lamar's electrifying performance? That...
Cynthia Butare
Oct 28, 20236 min read
Empowering Creativity: A Panel Discussion on the Evolution of Art and Challenges in Rwanda
Amidst a backdrop that defied traditional norms, the launch ceremony of the "Fonds d’appui pour l’entrepreneuriat culturel" (Support Fund...
Cynthia Butare
Sep 22, 20235 min read
Fight Like a Girl: Beyond Its Uplifting Representation of Womanly Power
"Fight Like a Girl," directed by Matthew Leutwyler, had its premiere at the Canal Olympia in Kigali, Rwanda on September 20. The film...
Cynthia Butare
Jul 13, 20236 min read
Afterthoughts: Six Reasons That Made 'The Bride' by Myriam Birara a Can't-Miss
As Canal Olympia concludes its week-long screening of Myriam Birara's 'The Bride', I truly hope you managed to see it. If you didn't,...
Cynthia Butare
Jun 8, 20239 min read
Rwandan Aesthetics in the Global Trend Landscape:a Conversation with Brand Strategist Deborah Kakoma
With a heart for Rwandan aesthetics and a global design perspective, Deborah Kakoma has been weaving her creative talents to craft brand...
Cynthia Butare
May 1, 20238 min read
Exploring the Wonders of Rwandan Nature Through Pottery:a Conversation With Ceramicist Winnie Kalisa
Winnie Kalisa's passion for ceramics provides her with an outlet to express her emotions beyond words. Her unique and striking pieces...
Cynthia Butare
Mar 23, 20235 min read
Revealing Rwanda's Soul Through the Mundane: a Conversation With Filmmaker Ganza Moïse
By weaving dreamlike narratives that blur the boundaries between reality and imagination, Ganza Moïse perceives storytelling as a...
Cynthia Butare
Mar 11, 20237 min read
Flourishing in an Evolving Landscape of the Arts: a Conversation With Art Curator Nelson Niyakire
Inspired by the flourishing creative scene in the region, Nelson Niyakire feels a renewed sense of energy from witnessing its evolution....
Cynthia Butare
Feb 24, 20237 min read
Finding Creative Freedom in Rwanda: a Conversation With Make-Up Artist Ivan Mugemanyi
Ivan Mugemanyi's journey from a makeup artist in Belgium to a flourishing creative in Rwanda stands as a shining testament to the rewards...
Cynthia Butare
Jan 17, 20236 min read
Revolutionising the African Fashion Industry : a Conversation With Maryse Mbonyumutwa
As the visionary behind the Asantii brand, Maryse Mbonyumutwa is leading the charge in revolutionising the African fashion industry. The...
Cynthia Butare
Jan 15, 20233 min read
Rwanda's Creative Scene: A Force to Be Reckoned With in 2023
Yesterday, I had the privilege of experiencing an incredibly impactful art installation: the "On Terraced Earth" exhibit created by the...
Cynthia Butare
Apr 8, 202211 min read
The Art of Sampling Rwandan Music: a Journey into Beatmaker Michael Makembe’s Creative Process
Michael Makembe is the king of Rwandan sampling. His work is an invitation to the unheard and the misrepresented. It is an exploration of...
Cynthia Butare
Dec 9, 20215 min read
Dispelling the Stigma of Rwandan Men's Emotions:a Conversation With Fashion Designer Moses Turahirwa
After graduating from the prestigious Polimoda Fashion School, Moses Turahirwa gained a new skill set to support his ever longing for his...
Cynthia Butare
May 1, 20217 min read
Rwanda’s Representation in Movies: a Conversation With Filmmaker Samuel Ishimwe
After graduating from Geneva’s HEAD University, Samuel Ishimwe moved back to Rwanda to tell stories about Rwanda that have nuance and...
Cynthia Butare
Jan 18, 20212 min read
Moving Back Home In 2021—Because Why Not?
Covid-19 has upended everything we have known, revealing things that many of us had taken for granted prior to the pandemic. What you...
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