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IMAGIN8 with Serrah Galos

Podcast von Serrah Galos

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Welcome to "IMAGIN8 with Serrah Galos," where creativity meets entrepreneurship! Join us on a captivating journey as Serrah interviews inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs, delving into their unique stories and insights. Whether you're an artist, innovator, or dreamer, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation and actionable advice. Tune in to IMAGIN8 and unleash your potential to turn dreams into reality.

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Episode Inside the Kigali Genocide Memorial: A Survivor's Account of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi - Serge Rwigamba Cover

Inside the Kigali Genocide Memorial: A Survivor's Account of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi - Serge Rwigamba

Serge Rwigamba goes to work every day at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. His family is buried there. For over two decades, Serge has served as a guide, head guide, and memory keeper at one of the most significant historical sites in Africa — walking visitors through the history of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, managing their emotions, and bearing witness on behalf of more than a million people who were killed in 100 days. In this episode of Imaginate, recorded on-site at the memorial in Kigali, Rwanda, Serge sits down for one of the most detailed, honest, and deeply human conversations this history has received. He does not speak from a textbook. He speaks from inside the events themselves. This conversation is for anyone who wants to understand how genocide actually happens — not as an abstract historical event, but as a process built over decades inside schools, radio stations, economic systems, and ordinary neighborhoods. It is for young Rwandans who are inheriting this history. It is for people outside Rwanda who want to understand why commemoration matters. And it is for anyone who has ever asked: how do ordinary people become capable of extraordinary violence — and what does it take to come back from that? Guest: Serge Rwigamba — Survivor, Guide & Head Guide, Kigali Genocide Memorial Recorded at: The Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kigali, Rwanda #Kwibuka #Rwanda #GenocideAgainstTheTutsi #KigaliGenocideMemorial #NeverAgain #AfricanHistory #RwandaHistory #Genocide1994 #Survivor #Imaginate #AfricanPodcast #BlackHistory #HumanRights #MemoryAndJustice #Podcast

20. Apr. 2026 - 2 h 6 min
Episode Nicole Musoni on Identity, Courage, and Pursuing Music Cover

Nicole Musoni on Identity, Courage, and Pursuing Music

In this episode, Rwandan artist Nicole Musoni shares the personal story behind her journey into music. Raised in Canada by Rwandan parents who intentionally preserved their culture, Nicole reflects on growing up deeply connected to Rwanda despite living abroad. She speaks about the influence of her family, especially her father, musician Evariste Musoni, and how music, dance, and tradition shaped her identity from an early age. Nicole also opens up about the courage it took to pursue music seriously and the reality of navigating an industry that can often be challenging for women. She talks about the importance of learning the technical side of music, knowing her worth as an artist, and refusing to wait for someone else to create opportunities for her. The conversation explores her decision to return to Rwanda, the meaning of reconnecting with her motherland, and how collaborating with local artists is shaping her sound and artistic vision. Nicole also reflects on the persistence required to stay committed to music even before seeing a breakthrough, the people who encouraged her along the way, and the aspirations she holds for the future. This episode offers an honest look into Nicole’s story of identity, courage, culture, and the determination to follow a creative calling.

13. März 2026 - 53 min
Episode Inside Addiction: Clinical Perspective & Recovery | Edmond Dufatanye Cover

Inside Addiction: Clinical Perspective & Recovery | Edmond Dufatanye

Addiction is often misunderstood as a lack of discipline or morality. In this episode, Edmond, a certified group practitioner with 14 years of clinical experience in mental health, explains why addiction is a biopsychosocial condition that affects the brain, behavior, and emotional life. We discuss self medication, why many people use substances to feel normal, the drugs currently being used in Rwanda, the difference between addiction and psychosis, and what recovery truly requires. Drawing from years of work with trauma survivors, psychiatric patients, and individuals struggling with substance abuse, Edmond offers clarity, context, and compassion. This conversation is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of addiction and the path toward healing.

25. Feb. 2026 - 1 h 35 min
Episode Beyond the Music: Mani Martin on Growing Up Famous and Finding Peace Cover

Beyond the Music: Mani Martin on Growing Up Famous and Finding Peace

Mani Martin’s journey is not just about music, but about becoming human in public. Born the 7th of 17 children in a small village in western Rwanda, his gift emerged early through church and community. Following that calling created deep family and religious tension, but his mother stood by him, leaving him with words that would guide his life: “Follow the star of music wherever it goes.” By age 11 he was traveling the country singing, by 15 he had written Mfite Urukumbuzi, and by 16 he received Rwanda’s first music award after the genocide. Fame came early, but it cost him playfulness, privacy, and the freedom to simply be a child. As he grew, Mani’s music evolved into a fusion of culture, faith, and lived experience. With no mentors and no established industry, he built his path alone, choosing authenticity over trends. When he stepped beyond church music to sing about unity and shared humanity, backlash followed. Growth was mistaken for betrayal. The pressure of public expectation eventually pushed him to step away from the spotlight, study contemplative leadership, work as a researcher, and rediscover himself beyond the image of the singer everyone thought they knew. A flood destroyed his home while he was inside, wiping out everything he owned instruments, awards, degrees, memories. Surviving that moment stripped life down to its essence and became what he calls his rebirth. Music, once again, became medicine. His album Rebirth was created not for performance or validation, but for healing and meaning. It carries a simple truth that runs through this conversation: every breath is rebirth, and when everything external falls away, what remains is who you truly are.

16. Jan. 2026 - 1 h 35 min
Episode Show the World Who You Are: Ivan on Identity, Beauty & Building from Scratch Cover

Show the World Who You Are: Ivan on Identity, Beauty & Building from Scratch

Makeup artist and photographer Ivan Mugemanyi sits down with Serrah for a deep and honest conversation about identity, creativity, beauty, and the courage it takes to live authentically. Born in Rwanda and raised in Brussels, Ivan’s journey spans fashion magazines, early experimentation with makeup, returning to Kigali to build a studio, and navigating a world that often misunderstood him. He shares openly about coming out, embracing his feminine energy, and finding confidence through fashion and beauty, while helping others see themselves in a new light. This episode explores: • Growing up in Brussels and discovering style • Building a makeup career from passion to business • Bringing professional makeup to Kigali • Self acceptance and the freedom of authenticity • The evolution of beauty trends in Rwanda • Identity, labels, and expressing yourself boldly A powerful conversation on what it means to define yourself instead of letting the world do it for you. Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this.

29. Nov. 2025 - 1 h 36 min
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