Alexis Kagame

Alexis Kagame (15 May 1912 – 2 December 1981) was a Rwandan philosopher, linguist, historian, poet and Catholic priest. His main contributions were in the fields of ethnohistory and "ethnophilosophy" (the study of indigenous philosophical systems).

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"He published in 1943 a history of Rwanda in Kinyarwanda called Inganji Karinga, drawing on information from the royal Abiru."

"He translated the New Testament into Kinyarwanda, wrote the Missal books, and other liturgical books; he also wrote many essays, poems, and philosophical works"

"He was known for his commitment to promoting the Kinyarwanda language and Rwandan culture through his writings."