I came to Nigeria in 1976 and I was excited to see Nigerians proud of themselves. – South African Actor Thembi Tshali-Jones. This chat was after a post-performance interview I conducted last evening for Ubumuntu Arts Festival

"We want to create a platform for the younger generation to share their story." ~Yaya Khalifa #Ubumuntu2025 #UbumuntuArtsFestival

Meet the director of Don't Shoot, all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 She explains the thinking behind the brilliant production, and her overall experience at this year's festival. #UbumuntuArtsFestival #Ubumuntu2025

Meet the brains behind 'A Woman in Waiting,' and Spirit Sister Productions. She explains what it's like to do a play by yourself on stage. #Ubumuntu2025 #UbumuntuArtsFestival

In case you missed it, here's a recap of Day 2 of Ubumuntu Classic and #UbumuntuArtsFestival! You just had to be there 🔥🔥🔥 Counting down to today's performances! Let's meet at Kigali Genocide Memorial Amphitheatre at 6 pm. #UbumuntuClassic

Come and Dance into Unity! 💃🏾🕊️ LIVE at #Ubumuntu2025 - Rwanda’s own Come & Dance Company has just opened the final night with ‘Umutuzo’, a moving performance that beautifully reminds us of the power of coming together. #UbumuntuArtsFestival

🚨LIVE from #Ubumuntu2025 🎭. Great performances. Rwanda’s Come & Dance Company opened the final night with “Umutuzo” - a bold, symbolic piece exploring the chaos of daily life and the urgent need for unity in the face of crisis. #UbumuntuArtsFestival #UbumuntuClassic

We are the story of pain. We are the story of suffering. We are the story of revival, and resilience. This is the 'Journeys of new souls,' of a new generation in search of meaning, by the great Maisha Foundation. #UbumuntuArtsFestival #Ubumuntu2025

The contrast between the dreams that drive us and the doubts that plague us. Joseph Ssali & Mashirika have just graced us with ‘Fragility,’ which reflects a challenging journey artists especially dancers go through to bring their dreams to reality. #UbumuntuArtsFestival

We are the origin. We are the source. We speak in many languages, but the tongue is one. That was a riveting performance dubbed 'Badges of Honour,' from artists in Rwanda and Uganda. The performance earned a well-deserved standing ovation. #UbumuntuArtsFestival #Ubumuntu2025

To all the artists who graced this sacred stage with your voices, your movement, your stories—you touched us deeply. Your presence here is healing, especially as we emerge from the 100 days of remembrance. 🙏🏽❤️ #UbumuntuArtsFestival #Ubumuntu2025

"The Loudest Whisper" by Pakistan Arts Council was anything but quiet. Powerful, immersive, and beautifully unifying. The whole audience became part of the performance. #Ubumuntu2025 #UbumuntuArtsFestival

Ariel Rivka Dance (USA) moved us with What You Want, a powerful reflection on identity, agency, and self-discovery. Told through intimate movement, it’s a universal story of clarity and acceptance in a noisy world. #UbumuntuArtsFestival #Ubumuntu2025

You clapped. You cried. You danced. The heartbeat of Ubumuntu lives in you, our audience. From Kigali to the world, thank you for showing up with open minds and open hearts. #UbumuntuArtsFestival #Ubumuntu2025

Day 3 of #UbumuntuClassic, and the final day of this year's #UbumuntuArtsFestival! You just had to be there. It was healing, transformational, and magical. 🙌 #Ubumuntu2025

As we close the curtains on this year's #UbumuntuArtsFestival, thank you to everyone who showed up! You each played a part in making this festival unforgettable. See you in 2026.

Embracing Time: Side by side, we face the storms, Growing stronger, bound together. Hand in hand, together we stand, Holding on. Holding together. #SaveTheDate #UbumuntuArtsFestival #Ubumuntu2026

Thank you to our sponsors and partners for believing in the power of art to inspire change, foster dialogue, and build bridges across cultures. Your commitment helped us create a space where stories could be shared, hearts could open, and humanity could shine. #Ubumuntu2025

This year's festival may be over, but the spirit lives on. Follow us for more stories, more impact, and more Ubumuntu. 🌍 #UbumuntuArtsFestival