"What we acted is actually true. This happens in the world of love and happens to some people. However, it sends a message of perseverance out there ."

"not be afraid of grabbing such training opportunities since they will enable them to be the best they can be."

"Surrounding yourself with people who positively encourage you and reflect positivity onto you helps you break out of that mental cage. You need such people because words have the power to shape someone either positively or negatively ."

"After attending some workshops, I am certain I will do even better. The more we get training, the better we become, and this will ensure the best in the future of cinema. I am an actress, but I didn’t study acting, save for the platforms that train us ."

"It's an incredible feeling to have my performance recognized, this award validates all the hard work and dedication I have put into my career. It's not just a personal achievement but a testimony to the support of everyone who has been part of my journey."

"My love for art inspired me to turn my hobby into a career."

"It’s one thing if you don’t know what the law is, you’re trying to figure it out. In this case, we know exactly what the law says. I’m very much in support of approving the hearing’s officer decision in this case, with the conditions."

"I’m actually also a little bit frustrated that they’re still fighting about this ."

"She saved our lives."

"We were the only Tutsi family on the street. No one came to see what happened or to help, except her."

"You don’t have to be serious to talk about serious things.You could talk about very serious things in a light way. And sometimes (that) highlights the seriousness even better."

"When you meet people anywhere in the world, they only know one thing about Rwanda – and that thing is the country’s greatest shame.We started forming the play when we talked about what makes us ashamed of our countries, what shame we carry with us and how people judge us because of certain actions by our countries."

"I must say I never thought about it as a child, you know. I was thinking more about becoming a scientist. That was my dream as a child. I wanted to be an astronaut."

"I don’t know many countries which have experienced genocide and managed to live together and work together and not slaughter each other in revenge."

"Rwanda is in me, it’s very deep. My creativity is linked to the past, my childhood there. There is much to be said and told, not just through dance and music, but that is one way to address it. It’s a question of creating, mending, performing, witnessing, sharing."

"Veteran artists have been struggling to present art in the reconstruction of the country. In a country that is developing fast, art is what helps us define who we are and where we belong. Art is society."

"It’s true that men who invade territories also want to annihilate the physical body, the social body. But I decided to zoom into the stories of the Rwandan women and let that spread out and speak of the others."

"there is still a gender gap in the industry, in different movie production departments like female producers, female camera operators, movie directors, and scriptwriters but she says that they are most likely to fit in acting and it's a good sign of the growth of the industry."

"the industry is a safe investment due to the availability of market and local televisions which are supporting their movies, even though the journey is still too long."

"My role in Inzozi is that of a miserable woman because her husband is burden to her. I have had instances where women looked for me just to tell me that they were about to file for divorce but because they saw the results of my patience in the film they chose to be patient too."

"As an artist, I really try to understand the world that I am living in and on a daily basis, see how I can contribute to it. It’s all about reflecting, questioning and how I can use my time on earth the best way I can. I try to understand human beings and which kind of world we will leave for our children. I believe that there is no time for anybody, which is why I learn as much as I can and see every day as a new day."

"This year, there is another film called ‘Selfish’ that I will release. There are several messages on this one. There are different messages that I cannot disseminate through Inzozi because it already has its own primary story. I will do like five seasons of Inzozi, end it, and then do other films of not more than two seasons each. I envision showcasing all lifestyles in my films"

"The industry is growing, and many are making a living out it. I am a scriptwriter and producer of my movie dubbed 'Inzozi (Dreams)’, if the movie industry was not a ready investment sector, I would have invested in other creative industries ."

"During the lockdown, I tested my entire crew for Covid-19 and we were confined together in a rented a house, where we also did shooting for the film so as to avoid possibilities of contracting the virus. This obviously, was costly on my end you of I had to cater for many people and ensure that we work in a secure environment."

"I would ask if I could take a photo after talking to them, and most would change into a beautiful dress. They wanted me to carry beauty and hope with me."

"Life is short, make good use of it. Art is long and if you make good use of it will help you survive and you could use it to speak to the world."

"The idea is to join and add the different institutions to help the artists so that we can show the people in Rwanda that we exist. We want people to stop ignoring where we are all over the country."

"We need to make sure that every part of the city is well represented by the artists and that there are shows in every part of the country."

"This proves that what we act reflects the life that people are experiencing. There are even instances where you act something and people experience it after, and base on a character in the film to react appropriately. Films are significant in society because our stories encourage and advise people."

"Inzozi is mainly based on how people can start with whatever they have and achieve their dreams even though they don’t have the required resources."

"Liberation Day should be considered as a thanksgiving day to those who gave their youth, dreams and strength so that today Rwandans get to have a prosperous country as it is."

"All this no one had told me. I had to make my own research. Going to a movie premiere is almost like attending a wedding to me so I had to make it memorable for myself."

"For me, Rwanda is a land of resilience and rebirth. It is recognized for its commitment to ecology, gender equality, and women’s representation. Kigali is a dynamic and creative capital that embodies this forward-looking energy. As a Rwandan, I am proud to invite you to discover my country, this inspiring place where culture, innovation, and sisterhood come together."

"I was alone in a country that the media had depicted another image to me, and what I discovered was amazing! From the people, to the country, the food, the history, the nature."

"They gave each of us their own award and it’s the first time they were doing that –giving two awards to two people for one role."

"It’s such a beautiful place. It’s a hilly city that really made me think of Kibuye because of all the corners and the hills and the city being seated on hills and valleys so it’s just charming. It’s an old, beautiful city that looks almost like a movie set."

"I recorded their voices and really tried to capture how they held themselves, how they walked, how they wiped away their tears. It all became physical, choreographic, material. We hear some of their testimonies in the piece, and I had to find a way for the body to navigate through these spoken words"

"Also, it was clear that it is a profession that I will benefit from soon or later, and at the same time support the Rwandan society."

"The choreography was about digging into the physical memories of these women’s tension, their rage, their sorrow. I tried to honestly remember my feelings and the emotional journey I went through in their presence. I am not trying to reproduce rape; I want to cut through the trauma so that people can receive and understand these experiences. The body speaks when testimony has been suspended."

"The first task was getting information and documenting myself to know what kind of audience comes to that festival, which category is that festival –is it just a casual festival or is it an A-class festival. This was A-class."

"I’ve grown as both an actor and a person, and I’m grateful for every step of this journey. I’m excited to see where it takes me next."

"Acting has taught me resilience, preparation, and teamwork. It’s not just about individual effort—it’s about working with directors, fellow actors, and the entire crew."

"It won’t be easy, but with hard work and focus, success is possible"

"By the time filming wrapped, I had fallen in love with acting. It felt natural like I had uncovered a new part of myself. That role marked the beginning of my journey, and from then on, I knew acting was something I wanted to pursue."

"I’ve learned to manage my emotions and stay focused on delivering my best performance."

"Follow your dreams—they’re worth it"

"I have always thought of writing as healing myself that is and occasionally speak for others."

"It’s not surprising to me when someone says my work helped them."