Repub Lounge Kigali

A boldly African dining experience with a stunning view. Weekly lunch specials and live music Tuesday through Saturday. A must in Kigali.

[Emma Claudine @EmmaClaudine]

I remember April 1994 as if it were yesterday.

This short testimony goes to the youth, but especially to those who dare to speak of a “double genocide.”

I was not hunted.
But I remember how Tutsis were hunted.

I remember conversations with my Tutsi peers.
Fear in their eyes.
Total despair.
Wondering where to hide.

I remember Tutsi neighbours trying to return to their places of origin, hoping to find safety, and never making it.
Some were killed on the way.
Others were killed when they arrived, in places they believed would protect them.

I remember churches becoming places of animosity.
Places of slaughter.

And I remember not understanding how people could suddenly become so cruel.

There was a roadblock near our home.

People were stopped and asked to present their IDs.
If your ID said Tutsi, you were to die.
If you had children, they were to die, no matter their age.
If you were pregnant, the unborn child was to die first.

The unspeakable had become normal.

There was a nearby forest.
Killers had given it a name, CND.

And we would hear them say they had taken people to CND.

That is how death was spoken about.
Casually. As if it meant nothing.

No one questioned it.
Those who could ask were the same ones killing or giving the orders.

At no point during the Genocide against the Tutsi did I hear of Hutus being hunted for being Hutu.
Tutsis were hunted. Systematically. Ruthlessly.

Yes, some Hutus were killed because they were mistaken for Tutsi.
Yes, some Hutus were killed because they refused to kill, or because they chose to hide and protect Tutsis.
Yes, many Hutus died on the way to exile, mostly from cholera.

But they were never hunted to death for being Hutu.

Let us not distort history.
Let us not equalise what was never equal.

To the youth, Rwanda was once dead.
What you see today did not exist.

And yet, we rose.
We rebuilt.
We chose unity over division.

Today, Rwanda stands strong, among the fast-developing nations, guided by visionary leadership under H.E. Paul Kagame.

Under Inkotanyi, who stopped the genocide when the international community failed to act.

Our dignity was restored.
Today, amahanga aratwubaha.

This is not something we can ever take for granted.

We must stand together to protect our country and our leadership.
We must stand together to fight any harm against Rwanda.

We must stand together against any form of genocide ideology.

We must stand together against denial, so that “Never Again” becomes a reality.
Today and forever.

As our President said, Rwanda cannot die twice.

#Kwibuka32

[Diana Mpyisi @curiousrwandan]

If grief were a person 😭 This particular video always reminds me of the unimaginable loss, but also extraordinary resilience & strength that survivors carry with them every day. Impore to all my brothers & sisters who still stand strong 32 years after the

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

We are closed today, April 7th, as we commemorate the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

#Kwibuka32

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

32 years later, our hearts are with all Rwandans as we commemorate the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. 🕯️

We remain inspired by the resilience of this nation and committed to honoring the memory of all lives lost by fostering unity and fighting erasure and denial.

#kwibuka32

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

📽️AMASHUSHO📽️

Perezida Kagame na Madamu Jeannette Kagame bageze ku Rwibutso rwa Jenoside rwa Kigali, ahagiye gutangirizwa Icyumweru cy’Icyunamo n’iminsi 100 yo #Kwibuka32. #RBAAmakuru

[African @ali_naka]

"The day of commemoration which is 7th of April, can you be kind enough to commemorate with us and stop there?" #Kwibuka32

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

🕯️ ‘Kwibuka’ means ‘to remember’.

Today we mark the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

[Nuru @NuruFreddy]

What was meant to destroy us became the reason we stand stronger. 🇷🇼

Kwibuka twiyubaka.
#kwibuka32

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

Our very hardworking team is taking a break for a few days to rest and rejuvenate. We re-open on January 3rd. Happy New Year and see you soon!

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Restaurant Manager to lead and inspire our team while delivering exceptional guest experiences. If this is you, check out the job description here and apply: https://t.co/4MFiIMYHNd.

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

After all the holiday fun, we will be taking a much-deserved break over the new year, both online and off, from December 31 - Jan 3. We will re-open on January 4th. See you soon!

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

Take a little mid-week break and join us for delicious food and live music. Every Wednesday @ Repub with Rich Malik. #Kigali #BoldlyAfrican #my250

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

Tonight is everyone's favorite night @ Repub -- Jazz Night 🎷🎹! Come through! #Kigali #LiveMusic #my250

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

A new favorite on our menu: the Chilli Burger. Try it with the special chips! Message or call to reserve your table!
#Kigali #restaurants #my250

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! May your day be filled with joy, your year with prosperity, and your table with the company of loved ones. Celebrate the end of Ramadan with us! #EidAlFitr #FeastWithUs

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

30 years later, our hearts are with all Rwandans as we commemorate the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. We remain inspired by the resilience of this nation and committed to honoring the memory of all lives lost by fostering unity and fighting erasure and denial. #Kwibuka30

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

We are closed today as we join the world in commemorating 30 years since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Normal working hours will resume on Monday, April 8th.

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

Just a heads-up that our upstairs deck is closed for a private function today, but the rest of Repub is open! Please call/Whatsapp for a reservation. #Kigali #my250

[Repub Lounge Kigali @republounge]

It's almost Fridaaaaay! We're kicking off our weekend with the soulful sounds of Lydia. Every Friday at 7pm. See you soon, #Kigali! #my250

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All that jazz! 🫰🏾🎷🎶
Every Thursday at 7pm, featuring Josh + Frank.
See you soon, #Kigali
#my250