Rwandan singer Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa will be laid to rest at Rusororo Cemetery on Saturday, October 24. Nyiranyamibwa died on Friday, October 16, at the age of 83 following an illness. According to the funeral programme, a farewell ceremony will be held at her home in Remera at 9 a.m., followed by a church service at Regina Pacis Parish at noon. Family, friends and mourners will then proceed to Rusororo Cemetery in Gasabo District for the burial at 3 p.m. ALSO READ: Who was Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, the voice behind ‘Ese Mbaze Nde?’ Born in 1943, Nyiranyamibwa established herself as one of Rwanda’s most celebrated musicians of her generation, leaving a lasting mark on the country’s music and cultural heritage. She was among the founders of Itorero Isamaza, a cultural troupe established in Belgium about 35 years ago. The group initially brought together Rwandan women of different generations through traditional dance and cultural performances. It also played a role in mobilising support for the Rwandan Patriotic Army during the Liberation struggle. Nyiranyamibwa was known for several legendary songs, including Ese Mbaze Nde?, Ndavunyisha, Nkumbuye Iwacu, Nimuberwe Bakobwa, Ituze, Nyumva Mana and Inkera y’Abahizi, among others.
