17 February 2020(2020-02-17) (aged 38) Kigali, Rwanda
Genres
Gospel, sacred music
Occupation(s)
Singer, organist, composer, songwriter
Instrument(s)
Organ, keyboard
Years active
1994–2020
Website
kizitomihigo.com
Musical artist
Kizito Mihigo (25 July 1981 – 17 February 2020)[1] was a Rwandan gospel singer, songwriter, organist, composer of sacred music, television presenter, genocide survivor, peace maker and peace and reconciliation activist. Kizito was an iconic activist who dedicated his life to healing the souls of his fellow genocide survivors and rebuilding unity and reconciliation in Rwanda. According to Kisito's words, published on Kizitomihigo.com, he claimed, "The objective of my works is to console and strengthen the wounded hearts, singing peace and forgiveness." His ultimate performance in healing and Peacebuilding started in 2010 when he created the Kizito Mihigo Peace Foundation,[2] a non-profit organization devoted to his cause.[3]
In April 2014, after releasing a critical song challenging the official narrative of the Rwandan genocide, Mihigo was arrested and charged with planning to oust the government.[4] In February 2015, he was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment after being convicted of conspiracy against the government of President Paul Kagame.[5] Although having been released from Mageragere Prison by presidential grace in September 2018,[6] Mihigo was rearrested on 13 February 2020 and died in custody on 17 February,[7] under suspicious circumstances.[8]
^"Rwanda musician Kizito Mihigo dies in prison". edge.ug. 17 February 2020.
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^Kemigihsa, Ritah (17 February 2020). "Detained Rwandan musician dies in police cell". kfm.co.ug. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
^"The gospel singer who died in a police cell". BBC News. 29 February 2020. A number of human rights organisations and foreign-based Rwandan activists have cast doubt on the official version.
KizitoMihigo (25 July 1981 – 17 February 2020) was a Rwandan gospel singer, songwriter, organist, composer of sacred music, television presenter, genocide...
The KizitoMihigo Peace Foundation, also called KMP Foundation, is a Rwandan non-governmental organization created in 2010 by the Rwandan gospel musician...
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