Fred Mfuranzima

Fred Mfuranzima (born 1997) is a Rwandan writer and peace activist.[1]

Fred Mfuranzima
Born1997 (age 25–26)
Rwanda
OccupationPoet, author and entrepreneur
Years active2016-present

Mfuranzima is a CEO and a founder of Imfura Heritage Rwanda, a social enterprise whose focus is in arts and culture education, and book publication with a goal of advocating for sustainable peace and positive change.[2] He has written various both in English and Kinyarwanda books that include: Child; Rwanda is poetry, The broken, Kuva ku gasozi Bututsi, Dreams to find another World, and A sister's left shoe,.[3]

Mfuranzima has also written poems such as “My Shame”, “Never Again”, “Endless Music”, “In low Voice”, “Confession”, “Three Patriots”, “Umwiza”, “Full of Respect”, “African Dreamer[4][5]

Early life and education

Mfuranzima was born in the southern part of Rwanda in 1997, but he grew up in the slums of Kigali from a family of people who had survived the genocide. The background of his family later sparked passion in him,that led him into playing a role in peace building and reconciliation using poetry, writing and arts.[2][6]

In 2016, he completed his Advanced level education studies at Lycée de Rusatira, in a history, economics and geography (HEG) combination.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Young author on using books to promote peace building". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  2. TOPAFRICANEWS (2019-10-31). "10 questions to Fred Mfuranzima, an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamed about making a difference in the community". TOP AFRICA NEWS. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  3. Group, Umurage Wacu. "Umwanditsi Mfuranzima Fred". igicumbi.com. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  4. Yanditswe na Caissy Nakure Christine. "Ku myaka 21 amaze kwandika ibitabo 2 kuri Jenoside". Kigali Today. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  5. "24-year-old author's drive to ensure young writers thrive". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  6. TOPAFRICANEWS (2020-07-29). "Mfuranzima Fred serving in the way to re-imagine the future of Africa in his new book " a speech demanding future"". TOP AFRICA NEWS. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
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