PHOTOS WITH SPONSORS

From the back, Anita Haguma, my partner in Shei & Enz Consulting, one of the sponsors of the exhibition

Freddy Menasche, General Manager of Laico Hotel, a sponsor to this exhibition welcoming with me Gloria, from the KCB.

Ecobank Country Director Dan Sackey with some of his management team, sponsors of the "first"


Ecobank Country Director and Clement Dodoo, sponsors



Freddy Menasche from the Laico Hotel

Access Bank Communication Manager Pacifique chatting with Giap and I

Giap and I with Pacifique from Access Bank Rwanda

With Oyelola Oyetola, Access Bank Country Operations Officer.

The Beauty of Rwanda

Couché de Soleil sur un des lacs du Rwanda

There is no word that can describe the beauty of this country, Rwanda.

I really have the impression that as Rwandans say, that this land is the sleeping place of God.

The hills, the greenery, the lanscape, the smiles of these brave people.

No wonder it is also described as the land of Thousand Hills and Thousand Smiles

One of the Emotional Moments

"Umogore" the Rwandan Woman

I have developped so much sentimental affection and attachment to this particular painting that I had to go through difficult emotional moment to let it go.

This paintaing, titled "Umugore" meaning the Rwanda Woman was bought by an Italian couple who has just moved to Rwanda.

They were so touched by this sentiment that they had allowed me to come and visit Umugore in their house anytime I feel like.

I never knew that I will find it so difficult to let some of my art pieces leave.

Wish I could again the same for myself.....but though I treid, it is impossible for me to redo the same peace... I guess that's why I'm an artist. Every piece is so unique nd tells different stories.

But I'm really sad to have let go this....Umogore

Bill & Adam's Photos

These frames are done by Nana all the way from Accra, Ghana and I use them to frame photos;

"Our Game in Rwanda"

"Curiosité"

"The Future"

"On est Ensemble"

"Enjoy Life"

"Regard Croisé"

Some of the 68 Paintings exhibited

"Intore" meaning the Rwandan Male Dancers

"BASANGIRANGENDO"

"We are the World"

"Torero" and "What Furure"

"La Kora", "Happy People" and "The Masai"

" Mes 2 facettes"

" Together Forever"

"Eclosion" + " Little Space in my Heart"

"Inside Who" and "Modestie"

" Open Minded"

" Divinités"

"Walking Men"

"Vendeuses de Tomates"

"You and Me" and "Never Give up"

"African Beauty"

More pictures

This is the view that inspires me during week ends and afternoons to paint. Kigali and especially my area Kibagabaga hill is just too beautiful and inspiring.

Me at the exhibition



Mama's 59th b'day on the 07th June with GM Laico Hotel Kigali



Mama proud to be at the cash desk at the Exhibition.

"Sahelien Family" was one of the paintings that were sold at the opening cocktail on the 28th.

Exhibition Opening Cocktail Images

Claire and Anita Haguma, my partner in my consulting firm here Shei & Enz Rwanda and other guests listenning to the speech of the Gm of laico Hotel Umubano.

Faruk and the TV crew from the Rwanda Television

Shirley Randell

Guests listenning to the speeches.

Other guests

Katia, a Lawyer friend, The Belgium Ambassador in Rwandaa nd Pacifique, the Brand Manager of Access Bank Rwanda.

Some Guests

This is one of the paintings that were appreciated by many guests.

Lulisa my artist friend, Marianne, Katia my friends, Innocent and Tony from Radio10 Kigali

"Cosmic"; "L'Illusion" and "Trinité"

Mama chatting with some of the guests

Tarja Ndahiro from the Kigali International School, Mr Steve Caley General Manager of Fina Bank Rwanda, Sigrid Brush CEO of SIMTEL

Some guests

Giap, my Hubby supporting me during my speech

Other guests at the cocktail

Some people of the Ghanaian Community in Rwanda.
Mr Fred Quarshie from the Ministry of Finance, Ms Peace Akwei-Brock UNICTR, Mr Clement Dodoo, Ecobank Country Risk Manager and Mr Dan Sackey Country Director of Ecobank Rwanda.

Mama who came from Hambourg to be part of this memorable moment.

François a friend, Giap my Hubby and Mama

Diane from the Rwanda Development Board and other guests.

Odette my landlady, her sister and Guy a guest who bought a the most of paintings at the opening night of the exhibition.

Guests and press people walking round the exhibition

Some of my friends Anouche and Fanny from my Women club Africa Internation Club (AIC)

Freddy Menasche, the General Manager of Laico Hotel Umubano who was so kind enough to accept the "first" in his hotel.

Alain Molens from Belgium and Peninnah Gathoni from the New Times Newspaper

Aimé Farid from GTZ and Josine