Sylvestre Nsengimana

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Sylvestre Nsengimana

Preferred pronouns:

he/him
Birth year:

1993
Primarily based in or works from:

Rwanda
Skills:

acting critical thinking and writing spoken word film making performing theater
Topics:

human rights social injustice identity community ecological healing
Contact information:

Currently working on:

Ijabo Slam Festival - A regional poetry slam Festival to empower artists from the Great Lakes region.

Curating and Directing UMUT Arts Production.

Quick Facts:

Sylvestre Nsengimana is a Rwandan artist known for his skills in poetry, theatre,
writing, acting, directing, and producing. With a background in theatre, poetry,
and cultural management, Nsengimana's work explores spirituality, human connection,
and societal dynamics.

Founder of UMUT Arts Rwanda and U SPEAK LIVE - Rwanda’s first slam poetry
collective; he has redefined the spoken word scene in the region. In 2024, he
curated the Ijabo Slam Festival and performed at FESTIRAS (Festival du
Rap et Slam), standing as a voice for creative justice and peace-building.
His solo piece "Brave, Muted" gained international acclaim,
earning support from the African Culture Fund and a spot among Artlink
Switzerland’s 100 global changemakers.

He is the author of "The Journey," a poetry collection, and the poetry EP "MU
RWANDA". For his transformative work, Sylvestre was awarded the 2024
Future Awards Africa in Arts & Literature. His art continues to
echo across the Great Lakes, carrying stories of resilience, heritage, and
hope.

He actively engages with learning platforms and has contributed to published works
like "Les Plumes Semeuses de paix" in Bukavu, DRC, showcasing his
commitment to peace and literary excellence.

Founder and director of UMUT Arts Rwanda.

Three relevant works from the last 5 years of artistic practice:

Highest educational degree:

Bachelor of Science with honors in Applied Statistics

Work samples:

Brave, Muted (Official performance 2021)

Children grow up with beautiful dreams. Dreams to make a positive impact in their communities. These dreams reflect who they are but society and sometimes also parents, don't give them enough space to express these true versions of themselves; their Dreams.
This is the story of Kelly who since childhood wanted to be a dancer but was restricted in his moves by his parents until one day the dream faded away. The piece is a 15 minutes solo theater performance combining acting, poetry, dance and storytelling.