Literary events in Rwanda
Workshops, readings, panels, open mics and an annual literary festival. WSA Rwanda brings writers and readers together — in Kigali and beyond.
Join us to celebrate the launch of Umukarago Issue 7 — "Resilience & Memory." Writers from the issue will read their work live. Copies of the anthology will be available. An evening of words, community and celebration.
Event details
When
Tuesday 22 July 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where
Cultural Village Kigali
Kimihurura, Kigali · Map →
Admission
Free for all
RSVP required — limited seats
Reading that evening
Uwera Diane
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Jean-Claude Nkusi
Reading from "A Basket Full of Stars"
Ishimwe Solange
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Celebrate Issue 7 with readings by contributing writers. Free entry. All welcome. Light refreshments served.
Step up to the mic. Share a poem, a story extract, a song or anything you've written. For members and non-members alike.
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Three days of readings, panels, workshops, open mics and community gatherings. Our biggest event of the year. Early bird tickets now available.
March 2025 · Launch Reading
Umukarago Issue 6 Launch
Over 80 writers and readers gathered at the Cultural Village for the launch of Issue 6 — "Borders & Crossings." Five writers read their work. The anthology sold out on the night.
January 2025 · Workshop
Essay Writing Intensive
A two-day essay writing workshop led by Ishimwe Solange. 16 writers worked on personal essays through the weekend, leaving with complete first drafts and editorial feedback.
December 2024 · Annual Reading
End of Year Community Reading
Our annual closing celebration — 12 writers shared work written during the year, from finished stories to works in progress. A beautiful, intimate evening to close 2024.
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