Women From Rwanda

"My life is an example of what can be achieved when a young Rwandan girl is given an opportunity to express herself and chase her passions."

"The people seemed quite happy, having lots of fun, but at a certain point, I got confused, it was the first time I even used professional software. I must say, although I was sacred, it was an amazing experience. I drowned in mixed feelings."

"For a while now, Gwara Gwara has been the dance that everyone wants to do and learn. It looks simple, but it’s actually difficult to do. I lived in South Africa for two months while filming a movie, so I became quite familiar with it. I also included the Shaku Shaku dance from Nigeria, the Alkayida from Ghana, the Azonto from Ghana, and other moves that don’t have names, as well."

"Childish Gambino’s team reached out to me after seeing some of my dance videos online. They saw one particular move that they liked, Gwara Gwara from South Africa, which we did in the video and also on SNL. I came up with different steps, taught the school kids and the choir, and helped Donald [Glover, a.k.a. Childish Gambino] with his solos."

"We did a lot of rehearsals to pull off the hologram, and we made sure to carry it out in the safest way possible. That was the climax of the performance, a joyful moment, before we calmed it down with the little princess at the end."

"Contributing to their upbringing has impacted me massively. I was looking after kids before but taking them from being babies has made me grow up even more and my heart has become bigger. They bring me a lot of joy."

"When I met the twins, I fell in love straight away. Their mother hadn’t had an opportunity to name them and when their father asked me to name them I called them Precious and Sapphire Gihozo. I promised to look after them until they were 18 at least and they’ve actually started calling me mommy."

"We want the youth in Africa to feel they don't need to leave their countries to realize their artistic dreams and entrepreneurial aspirations."

"Being a part of the number one trending video means a lot. I don’t just do this for fun. I really do it because I want to give back. I travel and teach African dance from all over the continent. I take the money I generate from teaching back to Rwanda, Uganda, and Nigeria to redevelop schools and help get homeless kids off the street. For me, it’s not just about dancing. It’s the actual outcome that matters most."

"I escaped. I locked up my house. At some point I thought I would go back in a few weeks, and I never knew that it was for good. And, you know, I left everything -- especially my wedding dress that I wish I could have."

"No, I never saw dead bodies."

"We work with former street vendors, former housemaids and other vulnerable women in society to boost their livelihoods."

"The first thing is to mobilize all Rwandans to be part of FERWAFA so that they take part in the development of the game through building structures, by working together it will help us achieve the common goal which is taking foot ball to the next level."

"This is the real time to have changes, we believe on the Election Day many people will vote for us, I am first vice-president in Olympic comity and I worked in various entities as a leader, which confirms I will achieve a lot once voted. Basing on Rwandan’s trust, many things will change."

"In Rwanda, it’s difficult to find particular children’s clothing, especially after the second-hand clothing ban. I wanted to be a part of it and help fellow women at the same time."

"I work with children in a few ways. I have a home for homeless children in Rwanda, and there’s a few children I look after and send to school. I’m used to playing a mothering role, so when it comes to working with children, I still have that motherly feeling. I know how to speak to them and how to encourage them. Instead of just teaching them a move, I’ll take them back to where it comes from and what it means, you know? I make it entertaining and interesting. All the kids in the video left with so much insight into the culture; they can’t stop dancing in this new style that they’d never tried before."

"It was one of the worst moments of my life. I literally saw people’s morale sink the moment they set their eyes on me. They didn’t know me, and weren’t ready to even trust that I would do a great job. Some people even sat down—they were bored. That’s the time I thought maybe it wasn’t something for me. I wanted to quit."

"Sport gave me happiness … After that period of genocide, if there is no sport, I cannot be alive at that time.”"

"They have girls who we think have male hormones. They are girls who are like men.” — “Our team was scared … when they got to the pitch, they conceded because they were scared.”"

"“When I was still a child, I never played girl’s games … I used to play all sort of boy’s games, including football.”"

"With this money I can now dream to do my own things. Maybe start a business. I would like to start another football club if I get a sponsor.”"

"We studied how the Ugandan team played, I myself analysed and revised their tactics, so I had a clear plan to stop them. I knew their strength and weaknesses; I was aware of their attacking threats but also their weaknesses in defense.”"

"“I’m glad this matter has been resolved. I’m looking forward to move on with my life.”"

"I never imagined working in men’s football before, but right now I am certain it is where I want to be.”"

"“We didn’t win against them (Uganda) for over the past decade but this time I think that we have whatever it takes to get past them.”"

"The Ugandan national team is a difficult team but we’re not scared to face them."

"Our ambitions for the second leg is to avoid conceding a single goal and trying to at least score a goal. We know that a win or a draw below three goals will be to our advantage, so that’s what we will try to do. But that doesn’t mean that we will play a defensive game.”"

"There are people who were not happy with me and they are the ones who brought the malicious allegations."

"“We got this result because they played as a team.” — After a 3‑3 draw"

"I told my players, at the break, to be more confident on the ball, build their game in Uganda’s half to avoid errors that can lead us to unexpected counter attacks.”"

"But if this doesn’t happen, the least we can settle for is the first runners-up position."

"Being recognized at this level gives me the motivation to push even further, elevate my craft and inspire others who dream of being DJs. This is not just a win for me, it’s a milestone in my journey and a reminder that music truly connects us all."

"They have girls who we think have male hormones. They are girls who are like men."

"they will increase the campaign to sensitize the public about gender based violence in sports."

"Happy 1st anniversary my king!! I’m grateful for the lessons we learned so far….Thank you for loving me unconditionally and for being my biggest fan. I got you for life boo!! Your wahala is nothing I can’t handle. God made sure to equip me with everything we need to survive."

"Ultimately, my goal is to create memorable and impactful experiences for my fans, and I will always strive to strike a balance between my artistic expression and the expectations of my audience."

"It will be generations before this washes through, I don't know how children, in particular, have managed even to live after all they have been through."

"I am here to join each and every one of you, so that we can comfort and uplift each other in this period we are commemorating our own who we lost in the Genocide against the Tutsi, so that we can reflect on what happened, and pray to God that it never happens again, not only in Rwanda but to mankind."

"I never thought I could be recognized on such a big level, but it's a sign that we're slowly getting there. I can't wait to land in Ghana and represent my country."

"I understand that there have been debates about my dress code at the closing concert and I appreciate the feedback and opinions from my fans and the general public. As an artist, I strive to express myself through various means, including my fashion choices."

"I want to assure all my fans that my intention is always to bring creativity and uniqueness to my performances, while respecting the event and its audience."

"We started growing vegetables. However, we faced the challenge of lack of irrigation. We used to irrigate using watering cans manually. It was not effective. It was tiresome. We had to fetch water from the wetland using jerry cans and carry them on our heads up to the hillside. The partners then gave us irrigation facilities, and we are no longer recording the cases of malnutrition as food productivity increases ."

"The diesel pumps could not irrigate a big part of the land on the hillside. The solar-powered irrigation is currently covering all the hectares we have. We also save money to ensure the facility’s maintenance."

"We're not progressing as fast as needed."

"I am called to love, I love everyone"

"She instead said people should spend their time wisely, minding their own business instead of interfering with her private life."

"As a professional decision-maker, I understood the significance of selflessness beyond personal gain. Gaining people's trust and recognizing that every decision carries consequences that can significantly impact lives helped guide my choices."

"He asked them to take care of those who see them and that there are lives he should not put out"

"The music business is highly dominated by men and I truly believe that the only way we can navigate it safely as women and even take control of our careers is by coming together like this,"

"No one is perfect; if someone makes a mistake we shouldn’t be quick to judge them just because they are public figures. One can barely know what really transpires and making irrational comments can only hurt people."