Finding Burundi is a current affairs and ideas podcast on all things Burundi. The goal of the show is to find the soul of Burundi, one conversation at a time. The podcast is hosted by Canadian-Burundian Alain Ndayishimiye. You can follow Alain on twitter and instagram @alainruvu.
Finding Burundi with Reynolds Butari: Discussing Burundi's New Cabinet.
In this episode, I speak with psychologist, entrepreneur and author Reynolds Butari about President Major General Evariste Ndayishimiye’s new cabinet, and what Burundians can expect from it. This episode was produced by me Alain, the music you hear at the beginning is “kugasozi” by Nicholas. You can follow me on twitter: @alainruvu.
22 Jun 2020
Finding Burundi - Discussing President Nkurunziza's Death part 2.
In this episode I continue the discussion on President Nkurunziza’s sudden death with Patrice Gaheshi, Jean Pierre Ninteretse and Exuperius Tax. This episode was prodced by be Alain, the music you hear at the beginning is “kugasozi” by Nicholas. You can follow me on twitter: @alainruvu.
16 Jun 2020
Finding Burundi - Discussing President Nkurunziza's Death with Armel.
In this episode, I discuss the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza with Armel, a young Burundian living in the US. This is part of a series I will be doing about how Burundians are reaction to the president's sudden death. This episode was produced by me, Alain and the music you hear at the beginning is "kugasozi" by Nicholas. You can follow me on twitter @alainruvu.
10 Apr 2020
Finding Burundi With Samantha Inarukundo
In today’s episode, I speak with Samantha Inarukundo, Founder, Director and Curator of TWOFIVESEVENARTS, Burundi’s first permanent art gallery. . This episode was produced by me, Alain Ndayishimiye and the music you hear at the beginning is Kugasozi by Nicholas . You can follow me on Twitter @alainruvu. Enjoy!
7 Jun 2019
Finding Burundi: How Ethnicity Got Political Part One.
In this episode, I speak with Isaac Nzotungicimpaye about the politicization of ethnicity in Burundi. This episode was produced by me Alain with help from Isaac Nzotungicimpaye.
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye, Isaac Nzotungicimpaye. Twitter: @alainruvu
Music: Kugasozi by Nicholas
26 Feb 2019
Finding Burundi With Edmonton Burundi Diaspora
In this episode, I cover the very first meeting of Edmonton Burundi Diaspora. The meeting titled "the role of the diaspora as partners in development" was a brainstorming session put together by Olivier Hagera, a Burundian community leader based in Edmonton. Following the meeting, I speak with a couple of participants to get a feel of how they think the meeting went.
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye, Twitter: @alainruvu
Music: Kugasozi by Nicholas
28 Jan 2019
Finding Burundi With Judicaelle Irakoze Part Two
In this episode, I continue my interview with Judicaelle Irakoze, one of Burundi and Africa's rising feminist voices. In this second part of a two-part conversation, we talk about her organization Choose Yourself and books she recommends for anyone interested in feminism. Judicalle is raising money to build a school for Burundian refugees residing in Nakavale refugee camp. To support, check out @ChooseYourself2 (https://twitter.com/ChooseYourself2) on twitter.
Credits:
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye
Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas
5 Jan 2019
Finding Burundi With Judicaelle Irakoze
In this episode, I interview Judicaelle Irakoze, one of Burundi and Africa's rising feminist voices. In this first part of a two-part conversation, we talk about her Burundian upbringing and her journey towards radical feminism. Judicalle is raising money to build a school for Burundian refugees residing in Nakavale refugee camp. To support, check out @ChooseYourself2 (https://twitter.com/ChooseYourself2) on twitter.
Credits:
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye
Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas
18 Nov 2018
Finding Burundi With Olivier Hagera
In this episode, I start with a rant on the things that have been on my mind in the last week or so. Then, I interview Olivier Hagera, former president of the Burundian Association of Edmonton. We talk about his experience as the leader of the association, what he learned from that experience, and the state of the community today.
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye
Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas
Twitter/Instagram: @alainruvu
15 Oct 2018
Finding Burundi With Annie Irankunda
In this episode, I speak with Annie Irankunda, co-founder and president of Reunion257, a US based organization whose mission is "to to bring the Burundian Diaspora Community together, to network, to promote Burundi's culture, and to discuss ways we can contribute to the development of Burundi and the communities we are currently in". We talk about Reunion257, her summer in Burundi, and how she got involved with the movie, Black Panther.
Credits:
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye
Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas
10 Oct 2018
Interview with Paul-Henri
In this episode, I talk to Paul-Henri, founder of Standing Against Ethnic Divisions, a projects which aims to take on divisions related to ethnicity in Burundi. I talk to him about a wildly viral video he released earlier this year talking openly about how much he loves the president of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunza. #Burundi
Credits:
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye
Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas
10 Oct 2018
Conversation with Millie G part two
On this week’s episode , my friend Millie guest hosts and interviews me about my recent travels. We talk about surprises on my trip, my experience in Burundi and whether going to Burundi changed my view on the future of Burundi.I had been thinking about the best way to share my experience in Burundi, and I think bringing Millie in was the right way to go. Her questions were both difficult and curious, which helped me think deeper about all the things I learned on my trip. Enjoy!
Credits:
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye and Millie Gateka, with technical help from Ardon Nsengiyumva.
Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas
10 Oct 2018
Conversation with Millie G.
On this week’s episode , my friend Millie guest hosts and interviews me about my recent travels. We talk about surprises on my trip, my experience in Burundi and whether going to Burundi changed my view on the future of Burundi.I had been thinking about the best way to share my experience in Burundi, and I think bringing Millie in was the right way to go. Her questions were both difficult and curious, which helped me think deeper about all the things I learned on my trip. Enjoy!
Credits:
Production: Alain Ndayishimiye and Millie Gateka, with technical help from Ardon Nsengiyumva.
Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas
5 Oct 2018
Conversation with Rumbi Zinyemba
In this episode, I talk to Rumbi Zinyemba about social media and citizen protest movements in Zimbabwe. We discuss birth of the #ThisFlag movement, and Rumbi gives some ideas of what she thinks the future of social media and politics will be for African countries.
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