8 Rwandan Celebrities Release Video Ballad Starring Deaf Children- We Discovered their Message

Great musicians in Rwanda who appear in the song include, Bruce Melody, Ziggy 55, music group by Charly and Nina, Platini Nemeye(Dream Boyz), Rukabuza Rickie known as Dj Pius, Muyombo Thomas( Tom Close ), Safi Madiba and Aline Gahongayire.

The source told inyarwanda.com that the song has shots that show a woman who use sign language to speaking with people. Authors believe that the song will change negative connotation that some people have about people with hearing and speaking disabilities.

They sing’’ You are the ones who make me hear, you are the ones who make me speak out, you are in my direction. You are the ones who understand me, you are the ones I can hear, you are the ones I am talking to, you are the ones I talk about.’’  

They literally hint that children born with disability have rights to be understood, taken care of and that they have ability to be fruitful to the society.

The source continued to tell us that the singers aim to mobilize people to learn sign languages in a bid to be able to talk to deaf people who seem to feel alone when they are in the public where there is nobody who can understand them.

Aline Gahongayire told inyarwanda.com that a child born deaf should be cared for,’’ a mother who gave birth to a deaf child, should treat that child as normal children, because that child need care and enjoying life,’’ she advised, adding that she is happy that she is doing something to help people whose voices are less heard.  

‘’ I feel proud that my heart enjoys helping people and have been honored that I gave message to help the child, a kid is a king and blessing in the family,’’ she said.  

A spokesperson of Media for deaf organization told Inyarwanda.com that singers who did the song have contributed to advocacy for children with disabilities and reminded parents of their responsibility to look after their children, especially those who can’t talk and hear.

‘’ Parents must know that those children need special care, they have to help them learn sign language, try to find out their hidden talents and guide them to use that talent, and  ask help from local government,’’ said the Spokesperson, who thanked the singers for their contribution.

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Nimwe audio tract was produced by Kina Music and video was made by Sam Kent