Category: Arts
Literature: The fascinating story of Eliseus Bamporineza, 23 years old and rising!
Eliseus BAMPORINEZA was the 2014 laureate of the East African Students’ Essay Writing contest. His play “Amunguranka ni yo mazikesha”...
Who are the most followed Burundian singers on social media?
Nowadays, three main social media namely Facebook, Instagram and YouTube come top of mind when determining the relevance of celebrities....
Margaux Wong reacts to her brand being featured on Beyonce’s Website
Originally from Guyana, South America, Margaux Wong is a fashion and textile designer currently living and working in Burundi, East Africa...
Burundians in the Diaspora: Who is AB Nabil, the rising singer and songwriter in the USA ?
Abdallah NITEREKA, known under his artistic name as “AB Nabil”, was born in Burundi. When he was 2 years old his family fled to...
Burundians in the Diaspora: David NDUWIMANA, a professional gospel singer, songwriter, and music director in Australia
David NDUWIMANA is a passionate, ambitious and highly gifted Burundian singer. Born in Kinama neighbourhood in the north of Bujumbura, he...
Painter Kévin-Antoine NIBARUTA says, “we ask for reasonable payments, they think we’re asking for too much”
Kevin-Antoine NIBARUTA was born in Tanzania in 1998. His family was back to Burundi in 2002. He grew up in Mutanga-Nord and Gasekebuye...
Burundians in the Diaspora: The wonderful story of Esther KAMATARI, the Burundian Princess who became the first Black model in France!
Princess Esther KAMATARI, daughter of Prince Ignace KAMATARI (brother of King Mwambutsa IV), became the first Black model in France where...
Burundians in the Diaspora: 23 years old Lorgio NIM, the self-taught digital painter tracing his way in Canada!
Lorgio NIM is a self-taught digital painter. In 2016, he first took an interest in anything somewhat artistic. He would use a laptop’s...
Burundians in the Diaspora: Moussa Keys TANGANYIKA, rapper, singer, actor and executive producer in Finland
Moussa Keys TANGANYIKA, whose stage name is KEYS, was born in 2000 in Buyenzi quarter of Bujumbura. He was raised in Burundi before he...
Samantha MBONABUCA INARUKUNDO, among the Women in Africa Initiative WIA54 winners 2020!
Samantha MBONABUCA INARUKUNDO is the founder and Executive Director of TwoFiveSeven Arts; the first ever permanent art gallery in Burundi...
