Exploring Rwanda and its poetry
Commonwealth Poetry Podcast
Commonwealth Poetry Podcast
Exploring Rwanda and its poetry
Jun 25, 2022 Season 1 Episode 2
Gyles Brandreth & Aphra Brandreth

In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth's journey around the Commonwealth takes them to Rwanda where they meet Melody Ingabire a Rwandan poet working at the High Commission in London. Melody paints a picture of Rwanda, reading thought provoking poems which reflect on the 1994 Rwandan genocide, as well as sharing her optimism for the future. Poems in this episode include Speak for the People by Malaika Uwamahoro and Relearning the Power of Soft by Melody Ingabire. Poetry from around the world! A fortnightly celebration of Poetry and The Commonwealth.