Arthur Hirwa is an interior designer. In this episode, he tells us what the job is all about and how it is integrated into other fields such as construction and architecture.  Is your space functional? Does it work well for you?  Listen to Arthur and get to understand your environment better. If interior design is your passion and if at all you are considering it as a career in Rwanda, Arthur has tips for you.  Thank you for listening. Meet you here next time.  

Dr. Maxime Umubonwa was referred to as 'Muganga' since she was a teenager. Her grandmother was technically supposed to be her first patient. Since she always complained of something, Maxime felt like she wasn't being attended to properly, and she would always tell her will treat her when she becomes a doctor.  Dr. Maxime is a woman who wears many hats. She believes that a person is more than what they do and that being a medical does not stop her from having opinions on other important...

Innocent Ishimwe is a full time photographer. His speciality: Nature and landscape.  He started off as a photojournalist and later found his niche. In this podcast, he tells the story of his career in general and what is takes to be good at it.   Specifically, he tells us about the trip he took to Rubavu and Goma, right after the Nyiragongo volcano eruption. There is a picture that he was looking for. He didn't get it. But he promised he will go back.  Innocent leads Image Rwanda,  a...

Ivan is a professional fitness trainer. That is his passion and a full-time job. He loves what he does very much but what he enjoys more is the transformation he sees in his clients. Ivan told 6 in the Eve about his bumpy journey to becoming a fitness trainer and the challenges he faced as a business owner due to Covid-19 measures that badly affected gyms.  Ivan is working towards changing the perception that people have on gyms, one battle at a time. He accepted to share his vision with us...

Yvan Butera had a chat with Ginty on 6 in the Eve about his passion for cinema and as an actor and producer.  In this episode, he gives us intel about the Rwandan creative scene in terms of cinema, the opportunities, and what is lacking.  He also tells us what we can do to support the industry in general. Listen to Yvan tell his story and join us in the journey to support our creative industry.  Thank you for listening.  Meet you here next week. 

Dorine Intwarinkase Mutaganzwa is a conservation researcher. While some of us believe that she is a specialist already, on her side, she is still pushing it. With two masters in the same field, she is doing course after course. Away from studies though, Dorine loves talking about our environment and discussing good practices to conserve it.  One other fun fact about Dorine is that she loves coffee and coffee shops. She is always looking for feel-good environments to work from. Recently, she...

When Sherry was 10, she had a very clear picture of what she wanted to do/be. A singer.  It took what looked like an eternity for that dream to materialise. She gave up many times and picked herself up again, and continued. When she released Gerayo, she wanted to put her dream on hold as it was becoming hard to continue without help.  In this episode, Sherry Uwase tells her story of perseverance. She talks about her early journey to motherhood, she shared the difficult times she went...

Ten years ago, Ginty received 2 young people in the studio. They were part of a dance group called Sick City Entertainment. The reason they were invited on air was to talk about a new idea that they wanted to put in place. Our Past Initiative. The big idea was to create a platform for the young people in Rwanda to learn their history and story. The right medium to do that was art. Using art as a universal language, but also, as the language that young people understand beyond speeches.  They...

Early this week, social media was on fire. Everyone was talking about Super League, UCL, UEFA champions league, Perez etc. It was so polarising that even those who do not watch football wanted to be part of the conversation. We then though, that since we are many not to speak the football language, we would get someone who can try and explain in simple and accessible terms why everyone seemed excited.  Henry Muhire Brulart is a former sports presenter. He explained the business side of...

Marcel Mutsindashyaka is a survivor indeed! He chose to live and do it well, to the best of his ability. He was very young in the Genocide Against the Tutsi. The time his brain was able to make clear connections and understand complex concepts, he simply couldn't think of something else. As he grew up, he realised that he was so affected and needed help. Likely, he got the help he needed and spoke to professionals.  Years later, he founded umuseke.rw. He later continued his studies in the...

This week, Rwanda and friends of Rwanda are commemorating for the 27th time, the Genocide against the Tutsi.  A lot has happened in 27 years. Genocide survivors have shown an extreme level of resilience, Rwanda has been rebuilding one step at a time.  But the fact is wounds are still raw and the healing journey is a long one.  6 in the Eve caught up with Ngabo Brave Olivier. He is currently the Programs' Manager at Ibuka and the Director of Kicukiro Memorial Centre.  Brave used to be a...

In one of our previous episodes, we talked to Boris who mentioned a few facts about mental health and how we should be talking about these issues more in our society.  We spoke to a professional in mental health to give us a number of important details on depression. Josiane Umukundwa tells us how the depression starts, possible causes, symptoms to look out for and what to do once they are there.  The reason why people hide their mental status is stigmatisation. Those who attempt crying for...

This is the last episode of the month of March. This month, we listened to ladies sharing amazing ideas and telling the stories of their contribution to the community. They shared their expertise and challenges. This time, we will speak with Ariane. A sports presenter and commentator.  Ariane Uwamahoro, also known as Ariana Mami is an energetic storyteller, with an infectious laugh.  When she was young, her dad wanted her to be a scientist. Deep inside she knew that she will never be an...

This is the second part of the conversation that Eliane Umuhire had with 6 in the Eve.  In this episode, Eliane tells us how she decided to quit her job and took up acting full time. She had no special support and had no savings. She just knew that somehow, it would work. Eliane didn't want to spend her life doing something she didn't like while failing to give acting a chance.  That decision was a risky one and she also advises anyone who might want to take drastic decisions to follow...

Eliane Umuhire is an award-winning Rwandan actress. When she was 11, she was given a role to play in class. That time, she felt an emotion that she didn't know before. She had no idea what it meant but it is as if she was no longer herself and could have the feelings of her character.  She later understood that the feeling is normal for actors and that this could be a real profession. Growing up, Eliane would look for places where she could jumpstart her career. She discovered the theater...

Aurore Irangeneye is a research and gender specialist. She is married and is a mum to a handsome boy.  It took Aurore years before she could finally become a mum. It is a journey that took so much work and mixed emotions. She had to go through societal trauma, incessant questioning comments that sound like insults, many medical visits. Aurore says that this journey made her relationship with her partner better which is not always the case.   On this show, Aurore shared her journey with us....

Urbain Gilles Sugira, is a young man who simply loves writing words that sound absolutely beautiful. He is a music enthusiast and a poet. He writes and talks about love mainly. In the Rwandan culture, poetry occupied an important place. It might not feel the same way today but there is actually a growing community of poets and spoken word artists and enthusiasts amongst young people.  Urbain discovered his passion for poetry when he was still in high school. It was after an assignment that...

A year ago, the trailer of 6 in the Eve was shared on social media. It was exciting to see how the audience received it. In one year, 6 in the Eve has gone through a number of changes and it took many shapes. 6 in the Eve main reason of being, though, never changed. That is creating conversations that are important to our society. Currently, it is a radio show and a podcast that is aired once a week.  A month ago, Mpinga (Marino) asked Ginty is she could interview her when 6 in the Eve turns...

This is the second part of the conversation that Ginty had with Malik.  In this episode,  Malik shared his journey and his professional growth. He says it is fine to be confused and not having a clear picture of who you want to be or what you want to do. The most important thing is to learn through your journey and maybe, one day, you will figure it out.  Thank you for listening! 

Kagire Edmund He says that the biggest problem with cancer is getting a late or wrong diagnosis. He also mentioned the financial hardships attached the getting proper treatment. In fact, he says the government of Rwanda paid his medical bills, but the whole treatment is too expensive that they couldn't have afforded had they not had the courage to ask for help. This conversation is not only about cancer. Kagire tells us how he started in his journalism career, how he is dealing with these...

The 4th of February is Word Cancer day, and this episode is entirely dedicated to that. Some years back, Kagire's body started sending him signs that something might be very wrong. After going through a number of Medical tests, it was confirmed that he had liver cancer. In this episode, Kagire tells us how it all started, the process, the diagnosis, the struggle and how he finally made it to India for treatment. This is the first part of the conversation with Kagire.

Malik Shaffy Lizinde is a serial entrepreneur. He is always coming up with new projects and business ideas. His first business was a black market trade of CDs at school.  On this episode, Malik reflects on his journey. He is now a project manager and developer. When he was younger, he thought he would a musician. He even produced a song that was never aired on any station. He then thought he would be a photographer, then he thought he could be a music producer, and he actually made a few...

Cece has always been a storyteller. When he spends time with people, he finds himself having stories to tell. He immediately gets along , and they certainly start laughing.  Cedric Rudasingwa considers himself an upcoming comedian. He is highly inspired by his own life. The stories he tells are mainly things happening around him and are very relatable. A Norwegian comedian noticed his talent and asked him to join him during his stand up comedy. It worked well for Cedric and he really loved...

Borys S.Mugisha is a social media enthusiast, an art critic, and an artist in his own capacity. Borys is also a strong advocate for mental health.  Borys and Ginty talked about so many things like art (music specifically), the issues in the music industry, and the possible ways to resolve them.  More importantly, Borys shares his experience on mental health and says he wishes to put up a mental health hospital in Rwanda. At the end of it all, this conversation took a whole different...