Cage Of All Time - Poem by Mwalimu LAKHPIN

Sometimes I forget who I am Trying to get along with myself Yet every morning I wake up Recalling all my deepest sorrowsAnd the darkest days of my days. I truly wish I can be more than me I chase dreams like everyone does I pretend that I’m a whole person That I can sharply hide my oppressionsLying about me but never to myself. The insane part is who I really...

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Spotlight: Meet Namabiha, The Rising Comedy Star in Kigali

From Nduba sector in Gasabo district, the 21 years old Patrick Habimana a.k.a Namabiha is an aspiring comedian, sketch writer, impressionist and stage performer in the evolving comedy industry of Rwanda. In a short conversation with one of the Basote Jam representatives, he invoked support from potential individuals who would invest in his talents, his eagerness to learning and exploring new...

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Ndi Umuhungu - Poem by Mwalimu LAKHPIN

Ndi umuhungu wihugura Utihugisha insange z’ubu Uhinga ateza ntarorere Umwige ugenga imero ry’ubwiseUtabara iby’ejo atariho none. Nta bwo nkangwa izi mvugo zanyu Ngo:”Ngo uri zezenge warozwe kera Uruhara rwaje nta n’akanunu Wabuze n’uwo wiba akanaUmenya uruviri rwararyamye. Niba utereta ntawubizi N’aho unywera ntituhagenda Uri ikiyuku kirya gikinze Ubu...

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Nsezeye Ingamba - Poem by Mwalimu LAKHPIN

Mpaze kuba irya ntore Y’intoraguramayugi cyane Kandi turi mu bandi Nkitwa iyo ku mukondoNyamara ingamba zitanzi. Kwivugishwa cyana Niteteshwa nshonga Mbeshyabeshywa ndeba Ngenzwa buri dakikaNk’uri mu ibanki. Nkitse amaburakindi Icyoba ntazi imvano Nkaho ndi na Nyamunsi. Nkitse ibyireguroBy’ibyo ntazi ibyabyo. Nshitse imbeho yo mu nda ...

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