Their stories seem impossible and fragmented until you find the right person to take you into their difficult life to triumph. Now, their photographs are no longer hung in museums but hung in the hearts of thousands of people — since their stories leave a trace in everyone’s heart. But do you know these women? Yes, perhaps or definitely “NO”. Of course, you might not get the chance to dive into these five Rwandan women’s stories but despite being untold, their stories are amazing, interesting, and their deaths reopened arguments and endless debate.
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| NDAGADA |
We as The Wisdom File have thrown you back many years ago—just to uncover the untold stories of five women from the country of a thousand hills. Not to rank them. Not to compare. But to re-examine them with the benefit of distance, to see what was emphasized, minimized, or has been left unsaid.
5 Women Who Broke The Barriers
1. Nyirarumaga - The Mother of Poetry
One of the first barrier breakers whose deeds absolutely
changed the game in poetry is NYIRARUMAGA. She is considered the mother of
poetry in Rwanda.
According to Google Arts & Culture, Nyirarumaga was born into the Abasinga clan, and she emerged at the royal court as a young poetess. Later, she became the adoptive mother of Ruganzu II Ndoli (She was not the real mother of Ruganzu II Ndoli).
Why did she make the headlines?
Between 1510–1543, Nyirarumaga started poetry because she
wanted to record and preserve the history of Rwandan kings. For the first time,
she collected different poems and combined them into one poem and called it
“Umunsi Ameza Imiryango Yose,” translated into English as “The Day She
Became The Matriarch Of All Families.” Thanks to her, because without her,
we would not have today’s poems.
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| NYIRARUMAGA |
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2. Nyirayuhi Kanjogera - A powerful Political
Kanjogera emerged as Queen Mother (1895–1931) in Rwandan
history, and her power was similar to that of the King—her actions left a trace
in our history because she was accused of being very brutal to her enemies. No
one can forget the “Rucunshu War,” a coup organized by this woman in 1896.
Nowadays, she resembles a legendary figure remembered for her political
influence.
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| NYIRAYUHI KANJOGERA |
3. Rosalie Gicanda - A symbol of grace and tragedy
This is another respected and humble royal figure in the
history of Rwanda. Generally, Rosalie GICANDA was born in Buganza (currently
Rwamagana District, Eastern Province) in 1928. She got married to King Mutara
III Rudahigwa at the age of 14 years old. Her story tells a powerful story of
kindness, tragedy, and lasting legacy.
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| Rosalie GICANDA |
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4. Ndabaga - The legendary Warrior
One of the legends we ever had in Rwanda is “Ndabaga,” a
woman of unbelievable strength and resilience. She is an icon of feminist
empowerment. Generally, this woman is alleged to have existed in the 1700s.
From her childhood, she did not notice her father since he
was required to serve in the King’s army. Ndabaga’s father was hopeless about
retiring because retirement was granted only upon the arrival of a son to take
his father’s place (There was no girl who was allowed to serve in the King’s
army). Unfortunately, Ndabaga had no brothers.
Finally, NDABAGA wanted to break the barriers. She started
training in jumping, using a spear, bow, and arrow. Additionally, she disguised
herself as a boy. Then she headed to the place where the King allowed her to
replace her father, and NDABAGA’s father was permitted to retire.
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| NDABAGA |
5. Agathe Uwiringiyimana - First Prime Minister
This was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of
Rwanda from July 1993 to April 1994, when she was assassinated during the
Genocide against the Tutsi. She is remembered for her heroism during the
genocide, kindness, bravery, and many more.
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| UWIRINGIYIMANA Agatha |
Generally, there were several women who made the headlines.
If your mother can be one of them, please kindly drop hearts in the comment
section and comment on who you might think can be on the list.
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