From genocide survival to musical activism, his voice sought to mend Rwanda’s wounds.
Rwandan gospel singer Kizito Mihigo, himself a survivor of the 1994 genocide, used music as his platform for peace and forgiveness. His compositions and public works centered on healing, inter-ethnic reconciliation, spiritual reflection, and civil memory. He often performed in prisons, schools, and public spaces, urging forgiveness, unity, and building trust across societal divides. His life and career, though ultimately controversial and tragic, illustrate the potential and peril of musical activism in tightly controlled post-conflict states.