Welcome to "IMAGIN8 with Serrah Galos," where creativity meets entrepreneurship! Join us on a captivating journey as Serrah interviews inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs, delving into their unique stories and insights. Whether you're an artist, innovator, or dreamer, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation and actionable advice. Tune in to IMAGIN8 and unleash your potential to turn dreams into reality.
God Is My Agent | Boukuru’s Unexpected Journey Into Music
Christiane Boukuru is a Rwandan Afro-soul artist who made the courageous decision to leave her corporate job and pursue music full-time. In this episode of Imagin8 with Serrah Galos, she opens up about her unplanned journey—from singing in her church's Sunday school choir as a child to performing on major festival stages across Africa.
Boukuru shares the raw, honest details of growing up in a disciplined military household, discovering her distinctive vocal sound, and navigating the fear of telling her strict father about her musical aspirations. She talks about making it to the top 10 finalists of Rwanda's prestigious Art Rwanda Ubuhanzi competition in 2018, the years she spent balancing corporate work with her growing passion for music, and the pivotal moment she decided to commit fully to her artistic vision.
But this conversation goes deeper than just career milestones. Boukuru explores her relationship with faith and spirituality, how prayer shapes her creative process, and her philosophy that "God is my agent"—the belief that divine orchestration has guided her to stages and opportunities she never could have engineered alone. She discusses the responsibility that comes with having a platform, how she stays grounded amid growing recognition, the importance of collaboration and genuine generosity in the music industry, and her commitment to using her voice to address meaningful social issues.
This is a conversation about alignment—doing things the right way, staying true to yourself, and understanding that the most sustainable success comes when your work serves something larger than yourself. Whether you're dreaming of leaving your job to chase your passion, navigating faith and ambition, or wondering what it really takes to build an authentic creative life, Boukuru's story will shift how you think about your own journey.
20 Apr 2026
Inside the Kigali Genocide Memorial: A Survivor's Account of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi - Serge Rwigamba
Serge Rwigamba goes to work every day at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. His family is buried there.
For over two decades, Serge has served as a guide, head guide, and memory keeper at one of the most significant historical sites in Africa — walking visitors through the history of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, managing their emotions, and bearing witness on behalf of more than a million people who were killed in 100 days. In this episode of Imaginate, recorded on-site at the memorial in Kigali, Rwanda, Serge sits down for one of the most detailed, honest, and deeply human conversations this history has received.
He does not speak from a textbook. He speaks from inside the events themselves.
This conversation is for anyone who wants to understand how genocide actually happens — not as an abstract historical event, but as a process built over decades inside schools, radio stations, economic systems, and ordinary neighborhoods. It is for young Rwandans who are inheriting this history. It is for people outside Rwanda who want to understand why commemoration matters. And it is for anyone who has ever asked: how do ordinary people become capable of extraordinary violence — and what does it take to come back from that?
Guest: Serge Rwigamba — Survivor, Guide & Head Guide, Kigali Genocide Memorial
Recorded at: The Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kigali, Rwanda
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13 Mar 2026
Nicole Musoni on Identity, Courage, and Pursuing Music
In this episode, Rwandan artist Nicole Musoni shares the personal story behind her journey into music. Raised in Canada by Rwandan parents who intentionally preserved their culture, Nicole reflects on growing up deeply connected to Rwanda despite living abroad. She speaks about the influence of her family, especially her father, musician Evariste Musoni, and how music, dance, and tradition shaped her identity from an early age.
Nicole also opens up about the courage it took to pursue music seriously and the reality of navigating an industry that can often be challenging for women. She talks about the importance of learning the technical side of music, knowing her worth as an artist, and refusing to wait for someone else to create opportunities for her.
The conversation explores her decision to return to Rwanda, the meaning of reconnecting with her motherland, and how collaborating with local artists is shaping her sound and artistic vision. Nicole also reflects on the persistence required to stay committed to music even before seeing a breakthrough, the people who encouraged her along the way, and the aspirations she holds for the future.
This episode offers an honest look into Nicole’s story of identity, courage, culture, and the determination to follow a creative calling.
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