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born 1990

Malaika Uwamahoro (born 2 September 1990; formerly credited as Angel Uwamahoro) is a Rwandan-born actress, poet, singer, and social justice activist. She is known for her stage work in New York, including the one-woman play Miracle in Rwanda, for her role in the film Our Lady of the Nile (2019), and for performing her own poetry on stages around the world.

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Make what you love work for you, your career and those around you.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

It’s really cool to cross the different skills I have in different fields and be able to use those strengths to better tell a message.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

One of the things that has always pushed me to do so is the inaccuracy when others tell our stories.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

It is a hard career path. I am not going to say it’s easy but it’s definitely worth it when you love it.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

It is evidence of truth in the face of Genocide denial, a preservation of history, and a celebration of creativity and the transformable powers of art.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

You have to know what you are capable of and willing to go through thick and thin to make sure that what you envision for yourself becomes true.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

This is an atrocity that happens and my hope is the piece pulls people in to be witnesses of what they are denying.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

Create a work ethic that makes you stand out from people who just consider art as a hobby.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

"...I am excited to finally invite my community to come to the theater..."

Stay true to yourself and work hard to become the person you dream to be.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

At times it’s challenging because I have to teach myself new skills.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

However, as Rwandans, we need to realise that there is more that we can do to contribute to the life of an artiste.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

I have a lot of content in music and poetry that is waiting for me to make visual content for it.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

Poetry can be really heavy and being able to carry those emotions and hold them is something I get from my acting skills.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

It took some time but it’s because it required a huge set.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

Sometimes, you need to completely take a break from creating and watch other people do their arts and allow yourself the time to get inspired from that.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

If anybody is out there and wants to make their own content with big ideas, keep that dream but also scale it down to make it possible with what you have.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

When I find it hard to write or create, it’s often a sign to take a break and be with family and friends, but to also move in your body by doing some exercises.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

My messages are mainly about bringing into discussions topics that our societies shy away from but are at the core of issues that we deal with.

Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society (2022)

On telling the story of Immaculée Ilibagiza in Miracle in Rwanda. Malaika Uwamahoro malaikauwamahoro.com

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Malaika Uwamahoro (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.