Actress, Dancer, Saxophonist – Rwanda

Carole Umulinga Karemera is an actress, musician, and director of the Ishyo Arts Centre in Kigali, a key institution in Rwanda’s cultural landscape.

Trained at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Belgium and in cultural leadership in South Africa, she has dedicated more than 20 years to the creation, production, and promotion of the arts in Africa.

An advocate for freedom of expression, she initiates innovative projects such as the Kina Festival and SURF-INN, while also serving on several African cultural boards.