Naleli Rugege

Fashion Designer| Speaker| Writer| Poet

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

The future is not bright—it’s intentional. Hope is not passive optimism, but deliberate design.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“The true test of our progress, will be how we execute and scale these projects to create measurable outcomes.

As always, collaboration between governments, industries, academia and development partners, will create a stronger momentum for Africa to prosper in the digital economy.

Every delay takes away Africa’s credibility, and every fulfilled commitment, accelerates delivery on the ground. Let’s continue working together.”

Earlier today in Conakry, President Kagame chaired the 12th Smart Africa Board Meeting to discuss key priorities including artificial intelligence and the ongoing work of the Smart Africa Alliance. #TAS2025

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

Reach for it... That dream that weights so heavily on your spirit... You, yes you! You were destined for more... So keep rising, chase the sun till it sinks into its own sunlight

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

Check https://t.co/1bt0tCtBN2

[Sahel Revolutionary Soldier @cecild84]

The Thomas Sankara Museum, officially opens in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

We waited 38 years for this, but it was worth it in the end.

Is it not beautiful?

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

It was an absolute privilege to perform at #ACOA2025, celebrating the legacy and innovation of accountants across Africa. My mission is always to build bridges between artistry and purpose—to craft messages anchored in the core value of its theme, ‘Creating Value for Africa.’

[ICPAR @I_CPAR]

#ACOA2025 #CreatingValueforAfrica

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“We have to live our lives, we have to live the way we want. And I tell anybody to his face, to go to hell. If anyone comes around and says we are going to sanction you. Go to hell. Just go to hell. You have your own issues to deal with. Go and deal with your own issues. Leave me to mine. This is the spirit Rwandans must have in their daily lives.” President Kagame | #Kwibuka31

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively express your own emotions, as well as to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others.

07/04/2025

[Imbuto Foundation @Imbuto]

Fresh Start, Indeed!
This New Year, say no to excessive drinking and focus on responsible choices.

Read Her Excellency @FirstLadyRwanda’s powerful Op-ed on addressing alcohol abuse: https://t.co/aSHV9MbHOi

#TunyweLess
#Utancika

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

May be creative, useful & deliberate in our respective industries when we advocate for a sustainable future by participating in the solution.

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

Laughing through grief is the best release/ with tears, with gratitude, with memories as we say goodbye ♡

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

The warmth of this poem ✨️

[Read A Little Poetry @readalittlepoem]

“And I aspen. I mountain. / I river. I stone. I leaf. I path. I flower.”

— Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
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This poem appeared in hush by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, published by Middle Creek Publishing, 2020. Shared here with deep gratitude.

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

"Indeed, Africa is capable of coming together to solve our own problems."– H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda.
These words remind us that unity and collaboration are the keys to transforming Africa’s future. Let’s keep pushing forward under #AfCFTA.
#BiasharaAfrika2024 #AfCFTA

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

It was an absolute privilege performing a written poem for the second edition of the @AfCFTA event, Biashara Africa 2024, which was held in Kigali, Rwanda. Marking a significant milestone in the continent’s economic integration journey, six years later after its inception.

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

To be acknowledged is so intimate, A greeting can hold a man's spirit,
While silence allows him to die in it,
A consequence of burnt bridges,
We become ash,

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

Hearing conversations, laughter in other rooms, the movement of feet gathering/ Community makes a person one less lonely city 🌇

[Naleli Rugege @NaleliR]

My friend said we must seek joy outside our daily routines at least once a week with intention. So I ran to poetry with all my books, mug spilling with coffee & finally made it to an open mic session @SpokenwordRwa Thank you for such an amazing evening glorious & rich in art!

[Spoken Word Rwanda @SpokenwordRwa]

“To the girl who feels like a burning house, remember there is rain coffee and time…” Amazing #poetry from our talented @NaleliR
#SpokenWordRwanda #RWoX

[David Toovey @DavidToovey]

Congratulations President Kagame, and the entire @rpfinkotanyi Family and Coalition on a successful Presidential election!

President Kagame is a values-driven leader, puts citizens first and walks the talk.

I'm excited about Rwanda's continued development in the years to come!