Reverand Antoine Rutayisire during the requiem mass at EAR Remera on August 24. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
It was a moment of grief as hundreds of family, government officials, friends, fellow artists and fans bid their farewell to Yvan Buravan. The deceased R&B singer was laid to rest in a burial ceremony held on Wednesday, August 24, at Rusororo cemetery in Gasabo District.
Buravan succumbed to pancreatic cancer at the age of 27, on August 17, in India where he had travelled for treatment earlier this month.
The singer, real name Yvan Dushime Burabyo, was transferred to India on August 4, with the support of the Rwandan government, for advanced care after weeks of being unwell, amid speculation about his health.
A requiem mass held at EAR Remera Anglican Church,
A requiem mass was held at EAR Remera Anglican Church.
After the requiem mass, his body was taken to Rusororo for burial.
Buravan was buried at Rusororo on August 24
During a requiem mass held at EAR Remera Anglican Church, different relatives shared testimonies of Buravan’s personality, describing him as a kind person who loved to live a happy life.
During a requiem mass held at EAR Remera Anglican Church, different relatives shared testimonies of Buravan’s personality, describing him as a kind person who loved to live a happy life.
Late Buravan's parents and family members lay a wreath to pay tribute to him on Wednesday, August 24.
Reverand Antoine Rutayisire during the requiem mass at EAR Remera on August 24. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
The deceased R&B singer was laid to rest in burial ceremony held at Rusororo cemetery in Gasabo District on Wednesday, August 24.
Thousands of people attended the burial ceremony of Buravan
(L-R) Minister of Sports Aurore Munyagaju , City of Kigali Mayor, Pudence Rubingisa and Advisor to the Minister of State at Ministry of Youth and Culture Ruzindana Rugasaguhunga during the event. Olivier Mugwiza
Kate Bashabe among celebrities who attended the commemoration event
During a requiem mass held at EAR Remera Anglican Church, different relatives shared testimonies of Buravan’s personality, describing him as a kind person who loved to live a happy life.
Ambassador of Israel to Rwanda, Dr. Ron Adam attended the event to commemorate Buravan's life on August 23.