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Poetry can push our boundaries of “speech freedom”, which will allow us to encourage a generation of critical thinkers.

— Amata Giramata Giramata on her budding career as a poet (2017)

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Yes, we are proud, to be Rwandese So proud that we would burn our breasts like Ndabaga.

Giramata on her budding career as a poet (2017)

I hope my writing can help people to see life in a different light and encourage mental emancipation.

Giramata on her budding career as a poet (2017)

People do not understand how fast a culture can disappear without art especially a country whose culture is art in itself.

Giramata on her budding career as a poet (2017)

Poetry is some people’s source of income.

Giramata on her budding career as a poet (2017)

It’s been a tremendous honour to work with such strong young women because they continue to teach and push me in various ways.

Giramata on her budding career as a poet (2017)

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