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Women Drumming Away the Trauma of Rwanda's Genocide - VIDEOS

The country's first-ever women's drumming group aspires to healing and empowering through positive methods - the women, from all walks of life, play and perform to reconcile with the violent past of their country and personal tragedies. Ingoma Nshya, meaning a new drum or new kingdom - has inspired other women to form groups in both Rwanda and neighbouring Burundi.

VIDEO: Ingoma Nysha, Rwanda's First Women Drumming Troupe, Performs

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  • 20 February 2017
    Sweet Dreams Theatrical Trailer
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    Liro Films
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    "Sweet Dreams" stars a group of stalwart Rwandese women who discover the power of drumming and ice cream. Ingoma Nshya ("New Kingdom") is the name of ... see more »

Ingoma Nshya

The all-female drumming troupe of Ingoma Nshya from Rwanda.

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