In this episode, I speak with psychologist, entrepreneur and author Reynolds Butari about President Major General Evariste Ndayishimiye’s new cabinet, and what Burundians can expect from it. This episode was produced by me Alain, the music you hear at the beginning is “kugasozi” by Nicholas. You can follow me on twitter: @alainruvu.

In this episode I continue the discussion on President Nkurunziza’s sudden death with Patrice Gaheshi, Jean Pierre Ninteretse and Exuperius Tax. This episode was prodced by be Alain, the music you hear at the beginning is “kugasozi” by Nicholas. You can follow me on twitter: @alainruvu. 

In this episode, I discuss the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza with Armel, a young Burundian living in the US. This is part of a series I will be doing about how Burundians are reaction to the president's sudden death. This episode was produced by me, Alain and the music you hear at the beginning is  "kugasozi" by Nicholas. You can follow me on twitter @alainruvu. 

In today’s episode, I speak with Samantha Inarukundo, Founder, Director and Curator of TWOFIVESEVENARTS, Burundi’s first permanent art gallery. . This episode was produced by me, Alain Ndayishimiye and the music you hear at the beginning is Kugasozi by Nicholas . You can follow me on Twitter @alainruvu. Enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with Isaac Nzotungicimpaye about the politicization of ethnicity in Burundi.  This episode was produced by me Alain with help from Isaac Nzotungicimpaye. Production:  Alain Ndayishimiye, Isaac Nzotungicimpaye.  Twitter: @alainruvu Music: Kugasozi by Nicholas

 In this episode, I cover the very first meeting of  Edmonton Burundi Diaspora. The meeting  titled "the role of the diaspora as partners in development" was a brainstorming session put together by Olivier Hagera, a Burundian community leader based in Edmonton. Following the meeting, I speak with a couple of participants to get a feel of how they think the meeting went.  Production:  Alain Ndayishimiye, Twitter: @alainruvu Music: Kugasozi by Nicholas

  In this episode, I continue my interview with Judicaelle Irakoze, one of Burundi and Africa's rising feminist voices. In this second part of a two-part conversation, we talk about her organization Choose Yourself and books she recommends for anyone interested in feminism.  Judicalle is raising money to build a school for Burundian refugees residing in Nakavale refugee camp. To support, check out  @ChooseYourself2  on twitter.  Credits: Production: Alain Ndayishimiye Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas

In this episode, I interview Judicaelle Irakoze, one of Burundi and Africa's rising feminist voices. In this first part of a two-part conversation, we talk about her Burundian upbringing and her journey towards radical feminism.  Judicalle is raising money to build a school for Burundian refugees residing in Nakavale refugee camp. To support, check out  @ChooseYourself2  on twitter.  Credits: Production: Alain Ndayishimiye Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas

In this episode, I start with a rant on the things that have been on my mind in the last week or so. Then, I interview Olivier Hagera, former president of the Burundian Association of Edmonton. We talk about his experience as the leader of the association, what he learned from that experience, and the state of the community today. Production: Alain Ndayishimiye Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas Twitter/Instagram: @alainruvu

In this episode, I speak with Annie Irankunda, co-founder and president of Reunion257, a US based organization whose mission is "to to bring the Burundian Diaspora Community together, to network, to promote Burundi's culture, and to discuss ways we can contribute to the development of Burundi and the communities we are currently in". We talk about Reunion257, her summer in Burundi, and how she got involved with the movie, Black Panther. Credits: Production: Alain Ndayishimiye Music: Ur’inyambo by Ruciteme Culture & Kugasozi by Nicholas