The Journey Podcast

NDAYISHIMIYE Desire Arsene is a professional dancer and choreographer who began their Professional dance career in 2017 with the support of Amizero Dance Company. They have performed at significant festivals such as Batalo Dance Festival in Uganda and the Kenyan International Theatre Festival, Eant dance festival,Africa moment, fari foni dance laboratory, Goma dance festival . As the founder of Ne...

Ibrahima Niassy, également connu sous le nom de PISCO, est un chorégraphe, danseur et interprète de 26 ans. Diplômé, fondateur, et directeur artistique de plusieurs initiatives artistiques influentes, Ibrahima est originaire de Saint-Louis, Sénégal, où il a su transformer sa passion pour la danse en une carrière internationale marquée par des collaborations, des créations et des succès notables. F...

En 2003, Philippe Hermann ONDOA BESSALA rejoint un groupe de danse dirigé par le danseur Parker qui arrivait tout juste de France et qui fonda le LIL PARKER, premier groupe de Breakdanse ayant eu un formateur professionnel. La curiosité pour les danses, l’outil de transmission et la puissance d’évocation du geste ne sont jamais assouvis chez Philippe Ondoa. Son esprit de recherche le conduit toujo...

Rwanda Ejo Episode hosted by Manzi Mbaya Artist like Michiel Robberecht ( producer of the Kinyatrap Exhbition) Natasha Muzira Miriam Birara Shema Gaetant Abdoul Mujyambere Nkubana J.Patient Moses Turahirwa This episode was recorded in Paris France 18th May 2024

Muti is a multidisciplinary artist, movement educator, artistic director, choreographer, filmmaker, musician and curator, who has worked in the industry for over 12 years. from commercials to films to fashion to festivals. Muti has trailblazed through the industry with his unique choreographic language, spiritual insights and holistic approach. As a Rwandan Burdian mixed Korean born in London it's...

Eric Murinzi is a Rwandan storyteller, fine art artist, documentary photographer, Filmmaker, Fixer, and music-lover who was born and raised in Kigali, Rwanda. He discovered his passion for Art in 2009 after the death of his mother. In 2010, He met a Canadian filmmaker who would introduce him to sound systems, video production, and photography. After a few years, Eric started volunteering at his lo...

Arsene is a brand designer and communication expert in the industry, known for his creative thinking and multimedia skills. It all began for Arsene when he was a young kid. Despite having no formal design training, he developed an innate appreciation for art and branding from the start. Growing up with a desire to create, Arsene pursued a career in the communication industry. From creating logos a...

Nizeyimana Claude was born in 1998 in Rubavu, Rwanda. He is a talented Rwandan professional sculptor, set designer, and ceramist who primarily works with wood and metal. From an early age, he displayed a keen interest in art, experimenting with various forms such as sculptures, woodwork, clay, and comic sketches during his primary school years. Despite the scarcity of artists in the region at the...

Boris Ntwari. Former Captain of one of the biggest hip hop dance group in Rwanda "Sick City Entertainment" , He Grew up in Kigali , Nyamirambo. As a young kid Boris was passionate about sports, Soccer, Basketball , As a teenager , he fell in love with Dancing and anything related to Art. like music , acting and organizing Events. Creator of It's all about Dance . that happened multiple seasons in...

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Manzi Jackson is a self-taught visual Artist based in Kigali, Rwanda. His ability to draw at an early age shaped the artist he is today. Exploring various mediums from drawing to painting I traditional and digital forms. Manzi dabbles in surreal and magical concepts, displayed in his ability to portray the full magical breadth of his subjects with breathtaking, colorful technique. He’s currently f...

Alex SsebaggalaMon, Oct 2, 5:12 PM (2 days ago)to meAlex Ssebaggala is an exceptional Ugandan urban/contemporary performing artist and dance researcher currently based in Kigali, Rwanda. His artistic journey is characterized by a fusion of breakdance, African traditional, contemporary, and urban dance techniques, resulting in a captivating and unique mix of styles. With a deep passion for dance an...

Born in Kigali, Jacques Nkinzingabo still lives and works in Rwanda’s Capital. Nkinzingabo is aself-taught photographer and visual storyteller specializing in Documentary Photography. Nkinzingabo is one of the first photographers stood up to show a new images of Rwanda through documenting its beauty and resilience. His photography artwork focuses on cultural diversity, Memories, migration, identit...

Akimanizanye Jemima known as per her artist name Kakizi Jemima is a multidisciplinary artist and a curator who was nominated for Forbes Women Africa Social Impact Awards 2023. She started painting in 2013, and her passion for advocacy pushed her into creating and learning through art about different topics with community members of all ages. Over the years, she has explored different topics such a...

I strongly believe that the greatest empowerment every woman should have is being empowered financially and mentally. I am a passionate marketing professional with a flair for creativity and a drive to make an impact. With five years of experience in digital marketing and a love for storytelling, I enjoy crafting compelling campaigns that engage and inspire audiences. When I'm not immersed in...

Hey, please call me 1key. I'm an independent artist experimenting with sound, visuals, installation and live acting performance. My influences range from Rwandan traditiotional folk storytelling to lyrical Rap with bits of congolese Rhumba, some RnB, pop, punk, rock elements in the mix. I spend my time in East Africa when I'm not touring across Europe, mainly Germany and France.  I have be...

Born 19th December, 1990 in Uganda, Rwandan by nationality. I am a multi- disciplinary self-taught artist running a creative studio in Kigali. My arts practice ranges from visual arts in mixed media paintings, photography and sculptures with interest in architecture for furniture design to performance art and installations. With experiences gained from participating in local and international arts...

WILLY KAREKEZI is a multidisciplinary artist & founder of Indiba Arts Space and currently residing in Kigali. A believer in human interactions, his art seeks the understanding and study of identity in the contemporary world and to provoke conversations on the impacts of our choices. This interest and concepts are inspired through his own journey, to observe his surroundings and narrate the fee...

In her long time practice,25 year-old Boukuru has explored her singing in different genres and styles. Self-taught, Boukuru began singing at a very young age as a hobby and as a means of responding to life. In her early age she used to perform in church Sunday schools and later evolved into a worship leader, highlighting vulnerability and dedication to both singing and ministry. Boukuru later join...

I was born in Rwanda. While I have been an artist my entire life, I have has been creating art professionally since 2012. I am influenced by many artists; however, I am a self-taught artist. As I have grown in my career, my work has become semi-abstract, abstract paintings and I also create art installation through repetitive and labor intensive techniques. I learned some of my methods, including...

Born on the 15th of March 1997, Uwineza Adolatha, known profesionaly as Andersonnne,is a singer,songwriter,actress and story teller based in Kigali,Rwanda. The up coming artist first gained recognition after releasing her single“SINS”in2020 which was produced by DizoLast. She has released 4singles so far which includes Easy, Music Got You,Sins&CloserwhereshecolaboratedwithChase. She describes...

ISHEJA CHERYL also known as Binghi is a Rwandan singer/songwriter, actress,  spoken word artist, music producer and dj since 2017.  She also experiments with audio visual installation and exhibitions. Born on the 7th of may 1995, she currently resides in Kigali, Rwanda. Starting 2011 as a Neo soul singer, she has been doing live shows in different places and spaces in Kigali also collabo...

My name is Hakim Abdul Hussein,  I am a Rwandan artits that goes by the name of kimzer, been doing music for about 4 years but always approached it as a hobby, but of recent am taking things abit more serious. I have always been interested in arts let it be drawing, music, dancing, film making etc. I live for it.  A couple of friends and I made a group called underwor...

 UMUGWANEZA ADA JEANNE UMUGWANEZA Ada Jeanne, est de nationalité rwandaise. Elle a obtenu en 2017 le Diplôme de Danseuse Professionnelle en Danses Traditionnelles et Contemporaines d'Afrique à l'École des Sables à Dakar (Sénégal). Elle a commencé à danser dans la troupe culturelle Abatarutwa en 2007, où elle entraine encore toujours des jeunes danseurs. En 2010, elle commence sa formation en danse...

Mazo is a 22 year old artist based in Kigali, Rwanda. He is part of the music collective "Underworra" and co-founded "Ynk Studio", a recording and graphic design house also based in Kigali. He has been making music since 2017 and built his presence in the KGL scene over the years through constant releases and collaborations.