Rwanda: Over 10 Artists to Be Awarded At Rwanda Performing Arts Festival

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12 performing artists will be honoured during the Rwanda Performing Arts Festival set to take place on March 27, in Huye District, according to the organisers.

The festival, which coincides with the celebration of World Poetry Day and World Theatre Day, was organised by Rwanda Performing Arts Federation in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Arts, Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy , Rwanda National Commission for UNESCO , and Huye District.

Angelo Kenny Ishimwe and Japhet Mazimpaka share the lead for Best Male Stand-up Comedian of the Year, each garnering 10 votes. In the female counterpart, Bonette Izabayo from Famille Gakuba comedy holds the lead with 201 votes. According to Isaie Karinda, the President of RPAF, audience votes will carry 50 per cent weight, with the remaining 50 per cent determined by a selected panel of judges evaluating pieces submitted by contestants in each category.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.

 

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