UMUT Arts Rwanda

UMUT Arts  Rwanda

Unique and trusted platform to share creative contents for healing.

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Engaging Sessions

Immerse yourself in dynamic workshops led by industry professionals who are passionate about nurturing talent.

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Strength in Unity 

Together, we can brainstorm, innovate, and craft groundbreaking shows that none of us could achieve alone.

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Captivating Storytelling

Immerse yourself in a gripping narrative brought to life by a talented cast of actors who breathe soul into every character.

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About UsUMUT Arts Rwanda

UMUT Arts Rwanda is a social enterprise based in Kigali, Rwanda with the mission to educate, entertain and stimulate Youth to believe in their capabilities using performing Arts and to use the platform as a tool for mental health.

UMUT is a Turkish name which means Hope, relevant to the Rwandan word “UMUTI” which means medicine; we use art as a medicine to get Hope focusing on mental Health and healing stories.

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About UsUMUT Arts Rwanda

UMUT Arts Rwanda is a social enterprise based in Kigali, Rwanda with the mission to educate, entertain and stimulate Youth to believe in their capabilities using performing Arts and to use the platform as a tool for mental health.

UMUT is a Turkish name which means Hope, relevant to the Rwandan word “UMUTI” which means medicine; we use art as a medicine to get Hope focusing on mental Health and healing stories.

100
Finished Projects
1000
Happy Clients
1
Awards Winning
UMUT Arts Rwanda
Our Cause

UMUT Arts Rwanda literature and performing arts responds to youth empowerment, Healing, Climate Change, Reproduction Health and Peace Building.

At UMUT Arts Rwanda, our cause is rooted in the belief that art has the power to transform lives and drive meaningful change. Through literature and performing arts, we address critical issues affecting our communities, inspiring action and fostering growth.
We Focus on:
  • Healing: Using creativity as a tool to heal emotional wounds and nurture resilience.
  • Climate Action: Raising awareness and encouraging sustainable practices through artistic storytelling.
  • Reproductive Health: Breaking taboos and empowering communities with essential knowledge.
  • Peace Building: Promoting unity and understanding through the celebration of diversity.
  • Youth Empowerment: Equipping young people with skills, opportunities, and jobs to shape a brighter future.
UMUT Arts Rwanda
Our Cause

UMUT Arts Rwanda literature and performing arts responds to youth empowerment, Healing, Climate Change, Reproduction Health and Peace Building.

At UMUT Arts Rwanda, our cause is rooted in the belief that art has the power to transform lives and drive meaningful change. Through literature and performing arts, we address critical issues affecting our communities, inspiring action and fostering growth.
We Focus on:
  • Healing: Using creativity as a tool to heal emotional wounds and nurture resilience.
  • Climate Action: Raising awareness and encouraging sustainable practices through artistic storytelling.
  • Reproductive Health: Breaking taboos and empowering communities with essential knowledge.
  • Peace Building: Promoting unity and understanding through the celebration of diversity.
  • Youth Empowerment: Equipping young people with skills, opportunities, and jobs to shape a brighter future.

ServicesWe are the Best in what we do! 

We specialize in organizing a wide range of events, including workshops, festivals, and more, while also delivering exceptional performances that enhance every occasion. Whether you’re planning a creative workshop, a vibrant festival, or any special gathering, we ensure each event is filled with engaging and memorable performances that leave a lasting impact on your audience. From concept to execution, we make every event an extraordinary experience.

Bringing creativity and performance together to make every event extraordinary.

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Poetry production

We bring literature and live poetry to life, adding a unique touch to weddings, meetings, festivals, workshops, and social events. We perform at various venues, including hotels, restaurants, and more, while also producing professional poetry audios and videos for any occasion.

Where words come alive and every moment tells a story.

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Theater production

We deliver captivating theater productions that entertain, educate, and inspire. Our performances are perfect for festivals, social gatherings, and corporate events, bringing compelling stories to life on stage. From thought-provoking dramas to culturally rich performances, we create unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impact on audiences of all ages.

Where stories come alive, and every stage becomes a journey.

OUR PROJECTSOngoing Projects

Ijabo Slam Festival

Ijabo Slam Festival is an annual event aimed at unifying and empowering artists from the Great Lakes region and Africa in general. The festival focuses on promoting integrity and prestige (“Ijabo”) through the art of slam poetry. It seeks to provide a platform for diverse voices, particularly young and emerging poets. The 2024 edition focused on artists from Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC, to express their creativity and address social issues through spoken word.

The festival’s motto is “Imbaraga z’Ijambo,” translated as “The Power of Words.” We aim to inspire positive change and foster a sense of community through the powerful medium of slam poetry.

U SPEAK LIVE

U SPEAK LIVE is a vibrant slam poetry collective based in Kigali, Rwanda, dedicated to celebrating Rwandan culture and fostering artistic expression through the power of spoken word.

Our flagship event, U SPEAK LIVE THURSDAY, hosted in collaboration with L’Espace, provides a creative and inclusive platform that features:

Open Mic Sessions: A showcase for poets in the room to share their work, offering an intimate and inspiring space for spoken word performances.

Guest Performers: Exceptional artists who often bring live musical instruments, adding a unique dimension to the evening.

Co-Writing Sessions: An engaging activity where all attendees collaborate to create a poem. The session concludes with a volunteer from the group reading the co-created piece aloud.

Whether you’re a poet, a lover of the arts, or simply curious, U SPEAK LIVE offers a space to connect, create, and celebrate.

Slameurs Fédérateurs 

As part of the Great Lakes region network of artists, in partnership with the Dutch NGO La Benevolencija, UMUT Arts as the legal representative of the U SPEAK LIVE poetry collective  produces monthly content for Slameurs Fédérateurs  program.

Slameurs fédérateurs is a slam project bringing together five-5 slam collectives from three countries in the Great Lakes subregion: Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The objective is to promote peace and peaceful coexistence through poetic performances.

OUR PROJECTSOngoing Projects

Rwanda Theater Festival

Rwanda Theater Festival which was initiated as “Rwandan Theater First” back in 2018, is an annual Theater event which aims to showcase theater as a strong and useful artistic tool to be valued by empowering young performing artistes to benefit from their talents giving and supporting them with a platform for expression.

RWANDA THEATER FESTIVAL is an interactive event which involves Theater workshops, live Theater performances, spoken word poetry performances and panel discussion about Theater development.

Featured performers: One man shows, small groups and solo performers.

U SPEAK LIVE

U SPEAK LIVE is about expressing what is inside a person; the art of free expression artistically!
An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way, an artist says a hard thing in a simple way. (Charles Bukowski). Everyone is an artist! The problem is: how do we maintain it?
This project is not just about selecting and training the best Poets to entertain people, we give our audience an open space for self-expression. In the “U SPEAK LIVE ” performances we interact with people, we provide an OPEN MIC and give opportunities to our audience members to SPEAK out loud what they want to speak; to RECREATE and reconnect with their being. We also conduct poetry workshops for skills building.
U SPEAK LIVE is an interactive project that connects artists with the audience.

Sylvestre NSENGIMANA

CEO: UMUT Arts Rwanda

Message from Our  CEO

Art has been a home to me since my childhood. I am glad to share this message with you hoping that you may learn a lesson or two from my experience. Being an artist at the same time being a cultural manager was my long time dream. I grew up in a country where there are no art schools or academic programs for the arts including cultural management.

I was curious to learn about culture and creative industries which exposed me in different platforms and programs. I attended different cultural management programs additional to my graduation from the college of business and economics including artistic workshops to sharpen my skills about the industry. I learnt the importance of self-discipline to being consistent in the work you do and I believe that this accompanied my journey of being a professional artist.

My vision is to see a world that is empowered where everyone is able to do what they love especially for young artists. A cornerstone of this vision is to enable these aspiring artists to not only flourish but also to derive a sustainable livelihood from their creative pursuits. The untapped reservoir of latent talents beyond established horizons remains a lamentable reality, one that my mission seeks to redress.

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