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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
Dec 11, 202310 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
Oct 28, 20236 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
Sep 22, 20235 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
Jul 13, 20236 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
Jun 8, 20239 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
May 1, 20238 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 23, 20235 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
Mar 11, 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
Feb 24, 20237 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 17, 20236 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
Jan 15, 20233 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
Apr 8, 202211 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
Dec 9, 20215 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
May 1, 20217 min read


The Best Advice I Ever Got: ‘Start With What You’re Good at And Expand From There’
Your path is your path. There is no competition here. No one can beat you at your own path but you. So, honour that and trust the process, even though new beginnings can be nerve-wracking. You need to take your time and walk the steps because you are purposed to be here for a reason. Starting with what you’re good at will give you the confidence to face whatever may be lurking around the corner. And knowing your strengths will allow you to shine in your individual areas of gi

Cynthia Butare
Apr 13, 20219 min read


We Should All #Choosetochallenge Gender Bias in The Creative Industry
Happy International Women’s Day to all dreamers, doers, and trailblazing women in the creative space! You are needed and appreciated....

Cynthia Butare
Mar 8, 202110 min read


How to Job-Hunt in Competitive Africa?
With the brain drain that the continent has suffered from, the diaspora is welcomed with open arms. And the beauty of it is that we can all have a seat at the table, even when we've lived outside our entire life. Nonetheless, the enthusiasm that the diaspora arouses tied with the romantic ideals that we have of the coming back home experience leads us sometimes to believe that we've been awaited like the rising of the moon. Don't be mistaken, though. The job market is more co

Cynthia Butare
Feb 5, 20217 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...

Cynthia Butare
Jan 18, 20212 min read
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