The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi claimed over one million lives, including many talented artists who shaped Rwanda’s cultural heritage. Among them was Karemera Rodrigue, a gifted singer, composer, and instrumentalist whose music continues to inspire Rwandans decades later.

As Rwanda and the world mark the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, prominent East African artists are showing solidarity with the country.

Dieudonné Munyanshoza, popularly known as “Mibirizi,” has emerged as one of Rwanda’s most influential cultural figures, using music as a powerful tool for healing and remembrance in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.