Today, in 1994 in the genocide against the Tutsi, my father, Edgar Ruhindana was hunted down and then viciously massacred. 27 years ago to this date, I was robbed the opportunity of having someone to call papa. I try not to dwell on what you went through. The way they killed you.
I was born in the Zone Turquoise in '94. Mamans faith in God was nonexistent due to the horrors she witnessed throughout the Genocide. When I was delivered I was barely breathing. After some minutes of deafening silence, I cried.Maman called me Iriho. Faith restored. Imana Iriho.
26 years ago today I was robbed the chance of having a father. 26 years ago today, my father lost his life over something he couldn’t control. For simply being him. I love you papa. I miss you every single day. Rest in eternal peace. Your name will never be erased💔
28 years ago this day, my father Ruhindana Edgar was burned, tortured and massacred in the Gisovu forest at the age of 28. 28 years ago my mother lost her beloved husband and I lost the chance to call someone “papa”. Papa, I mourn you every single day.
#Kwibuka28
To say that I am proud to be Rwandan would be the understatement of the century. Proudly and humbly bearing our flag during the Commonwealth Day service today. 🙌🏾🇷🇼
#RwOT
#CommonwealthDay2022
It’s been 30 years today since my father, Ruhindana Edgar’s life was cruelly taken away. Nti wazimye papa, uriho muri twe. Turi ho, twarakuze, twarize Kandi tubayeho neza cyane mugihugu cyacu. Continue to Rest in Eternal Love, Papa 💔💔
#Kwibuka30
28 years ago today, neighbours massacred my grandfather, Sebera Paul, grandma Adele & my aunt Marie-Paul and Christine. 28 years ago today I was robbed of their love & presence. In the days that followed 7 out of 10 of their kids were massacred and hunted like animals
#Kwibuka28
I tweeted about how hard it was finding a clear picture of my father as I had legit only seen about 3 in my life.
Yesterday, on my brother’s birthday, my little cousin sent me a picture of my father. A new and clearer one. Maman says this is how she remembers him.
Gorgeous! 💕
Today we begin commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Today I join my brothers & sisters in remembering over 1 million innocent lives that were brutally taken away from us. Today we continue the fight against genocide ideology & historical revisionism.
#Kwibuka28
Man, I can’t get over this girl who posted me on her WhatsApp status wishing me a happy birthday arangije Ngo how do I look so good for my age? Like…beloved I’m 27 🥲😂 Anyways, It’s finally my birthday yaaay❤️🔥
You know what, I’ve come to the realization that I don’t mind being single forever if that means staying true to myself and my worth. I refuse some half baked, one sided and disingenuous love. I know who I am, what I have to offer and I’m not willing to dilute it for anyone. 🙅🏾♀️
It's my one year anniversary at my work place today. A year ago from now I was literally on the brink of a breakdown and this job was the perfect clean slate. Humbled to be able to even enjoy my job and colleagues! ❤️
"Grief is love with no place to go"
Rest in eternal peace, papa.
You left a void in me that can never be filled. You are loved and deeply missed.
Your legacy lives on.
14th April 1994 is the day that my father was brutally massacred. I’ve been struggling this year to put in words how I feel. I feel defeated by grief, saddened by those chose to rewrite the darkest days of our lives and numb from the heartbreaking testimonies I’ve seen all week.
I actually have nothing left to say on the matter of women's bodies continuously being policed and obsessively being a point of discussion. It's exhausting. It's dehumanizing.
I KNOW we have better things to do than discuss what an adult woman wore over the weekend. But alas.😪
People from my old job remembering it’s my first day at my new job and taking the time to wish me good luck is exactly the encouragement I needed this morning. Blessed beyond words! ❤️
Happy Monday Everyone!
The way some people on this app are treating Ric Hassani says a lot about their home training. Nta burere just vibes. No one has a gun on your head forcing you to attend the show. Show some damn hospitality and politeness. Or just shut up?
We no longer live in fear. Maman is happier than we have ever seen her. Vivine is the most incredible person and I know she has a lot of you in her. Emery has jokes for days like I hear you did. I am a grown woman now. I know we would have got on. We carry your name with pride.
Watching Rwanda’s National Ballet perform “Uzaze Urebe” at Westminster Abbey has to be one of the most moving moments I’ve ever experienced. My heart is still racing. Amateka sha! 😭😭👏🏾👏🏾🇷🇼🇷🇼
I try not to obsess over the courage and the trauma Maman had to adopt without you. Edgar Ruhindana was a supportive brother and friend. He was a loving and playful husband. He was a father of two and was expecting his 3rd. Papa, you should see us now. Our family, our country.
Our vision at UGHE is a world where no matter who you are or where you come from, every individual can lead a healthy and productive life. It has been a life changing honor to be a part of such a noble fight that I am so passionate about. Proud to be a 🦁
#WeAreLions
"Growing up I looked up to my Mum - I still do. She was hardworking, kind, and always had time for others. She worked in the area of development in Rwanda, and I respected that."-Iriho Ingrid Ruhindana, Executive Education Coordinator, Rwanda
#WeAreLions
One year ago today I started a new job in a city that I never thought I would live in, let alone handle.
I am filled with gratitude for the journey so far, the growth and the incredible connections I’ve made.
Learning to leave fear behind & lead with faith and conviction 💖💪🏾
I try not to dwell on this for long but when I think about how at this age my mum was a young widow & mother of three kids working how many jobs to stay afloat, it just reminds me that I must make it all worth it. Every single thing she has done & endured for us must be worth it.
24 years later and I feel your absence more than ever. I should have known the warmth of your smile not only based on these two pictures or maman's stories. You may be gone but your name will outlive us. Rest in Eternal Peace, Papa. You are loved and very missed.
What a way to end the week! So much gratitude for
@Rwandapolice
&
@RIB_Rw
for your efficiency and reliability in tracking down my stolen phone! I am a very happy girl right now. Thank you so much!
Sometimes I don’t want to celebrate my accomplishments in fear of looking like a show off (😅) but then it hits me out of nowhere and I’m like damn I’m really doing the damn thing. I need to give myself a bit more credit. Proud of myself hhhh. 👸🏾💅🏾
Fam I’ve dressed however I wanted all my life in this Rwanda of ours. People staring or making comments has absolutely nothing to do with me nor will it make me compromise my outfit 😂 💯
I’m filled with so many emotions today. My heart is filled with gratitude and pride. We are here because of the men and women who put their lives on the line so that we could be where we are right now. So that we can have a home and a future. Tuzahora tubashimira 🇷🇼
#Kwibobora25
Morning Twitter Fam!
In the spirit of staying young and hip, me and
@Akayovekid
finally started a YouTube channel 🤭
I hope you enjoy a little preview of what to expect from our channel. Haters, come slow, it’s our first🙈
Go Like, Subscribe and share!
Nah, but this is on a whole other level of impressive! I honestly cannot get tired of seeing
#VisitRwanda
everywhere! I am beaming with Pride (always)! Beautiful work
@visitrwanda_now
👏🏾🇷🇼
Today marks the birth day of the most intelligent, caring, hardworking, inspiring and extremely beautiful woman. Happy Birthday to my incredible Mum! May she stay forever young! ❤️
Btw, if you haven’t already, please follow my page
@tipsandtreats1
on IG! Who doesn’t like food? Exactly! I basically post meals that I make and restaurants that I like to go to 🥺🥰
If that’s the type of content you like, nyine mpa ka follow
#RwOT
😘
So, I asked the lovely man who was driving us around the secret to the all year round white walls. Apparently, they have always tended to bleach the walls at least twice a year not only for aesthetic but to kill/minimise germs or whatever.
Turns out its super windy in April.
I’d love to find a way to mentor young girls and women in Rwanda! Empower them, listen to them and just be a source of support and encouragement to them.
My journey at RH has been the most transformative & meaningful one yet. To get to do what you love with people that you respect immensely is a dream I lived daily. My journey wouldn’t be what it was without the team/fam. Thank you for enriching my life & adding so much happiness.
Three things about Accra so far:
1) Ghanains are such friendly people! Very hospitable &welcoming!
2) Its hot hot. Like unbearably I might pass out hot. I miss akayaga kiwacu Sha.
3) Afronation feels like all the beautiful Africans from all over the world decided to link up
Omg guys lmao my mum saw my back tattoo this morning! Fam! I told her it was from those bubblegum stickers and told her to try and rub it off and see looool!
I'm sitting at some posh vineyard overlooking the Aegean Sea with the two most important women in my life, casually tasting wines and blessing the sun with some melanin. And let me tell you, we are truly living the dream.
Hashtag beyond blessed.
Hashtag not it taking me home.
We must remember that our parents and elders are getting older and won’t be able to fight this fight forever. We need to commemorate, educate and actively engage ourselves in making sure that what transpired in Rwanda in 1994 will never be repeated.
#Kwibuka28
Ruhindana Edgar was his name. He was a father, husband, brother, son, and friend. He was senselessly murdered over something that was beyond his control. Like many others, my father was harassed and fired constantly in the 1990s because he was a Tutsi. My heart breaks for him.
This statement is not only extremely insulting and useless but adds salt to the wounds of survivors of sexual assault and gbv. You have really really shown yourself. Just say you don’t care (again) and spare us this mumbo jumbo.
Once again our lives and cries don’t matter.