"From the suburbs of Kigali back to his home in Rwanda to the bustling city of Vancouver - Ezra Kwizera has had quite a journey.
Colonialism, power and greed are just part of the story that defines Rwanda in the late 20th century. They had a history of conflict rooted in the historical differences of power and access between Hutu and Tutsi groups. Not only did this stem as the catalyst for the Rwandan Genocide but it also created a precarious push factor for the disadvantaged communities. Ezra himself was born to refugee parents living in Uganda.
Our conversation talks on a myriad of topics from the dimensions of tribalism in Africa and Ezra’s own perspective on it, identity building in refugee children, Ezra opening the first private studio in Rwanda and his expansive music career that led to performances with stars such as Zimbabwe’s Oliver Mtukudzi, Mali’s late Farka Touré and Uganda’s Jose Chameleon. A lot is packed into this very informative episode and it’s not one that you want to miss.
Source:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/civil-war-erupts-in-rwanda
Learn more about Ezra Kwizera:
http://www.ezrakwizera.ca/
His organization Narrow Road Africa:
http://www.narrowroadafrica.com/
Check us out on more platforms:
https://pushpullfactor.com/
https://twitter.com/pushpullfactor
https://www.instagram.com/pushpullfactor/"
