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Sandra Nadege

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Sandra Nadege Uwayezu
NationalityRwandan
Alma materSouthern New Hampshire University
Occupation(s)Author, poet
Notable workThe First Creation, Sense and Sensation, Light in the Dark

Sandra Nadege Uwayezu is a Rwandan author and poet based in Kigali.[1] Nadege is the author of various poetry collections such as 'The First creation', 'Sense and Sensation' and a memoir titled 'Light in the Dark' .[2][3]

She has been published in multiple magazines such as WSA magazine and The Swala Tribe. And also published on Rwandan medias include The New Times Rwanda.

Early life and education

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Born and raised in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, Nadege's childhood entailed experiences of self-isolation and depression, which sparked inspiration for her to start writing poems to express her thoughts and journey to healing.[3] She finished her secondary studies from Saint Andre, and she is currently pursuing her Business Communication bachelor's degree at Southern New Hampshire University through Kepler University based in Kigali.[3][4]

Career

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As a way of dealing trauma and depression from discrimination she faced in high school, in 2020 Nadege finished and published her first book titled First Creation, a collection of poetry.[5] Nadege published her second book in November 2021, Light in the Dark, a short memoir of her story from 9 years to 16 years of age.[6][7]

Books

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  • First Creation[8]
  • Light in the Dark
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References

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  1. ^ "Two Rwandan Women Using Their Stories to Address Depression". KT PRESS. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  2. ^ "18 Year Old Rwandan Launches Book to Tackle Depression". KT PRESS. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Nzabonimpa, Patrick (6 October 2021). "Young author on embracing self-care and acceptance". The New Times | Rwanda. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  4. ^ Nzabonimpa, Patrick (29 June 2021). "Rwanda: Literary Activists Call for Mental Health Awareness". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  5. ^ Ferdinand Maniraguha. "Uko ubwanditsi bwafashije Uwayezu Nadege gukira agahinda k'uburyo sosiyete yamufataga - IGIHE.com". igihe.com (in Kinyarwanda). Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  6. ^ Yanditswe na Mediatrice Uwingabire. "Sandra Nadege yanditse igitabo ku buzima bugoye yanyuzemo". Kigali Today. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Dropped pins: How to make google maps more efficient". The New Times | Rwanda. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Uko ubwanditsi bwafashije Uwayezu Nadege gukira agahinda k'uburyo sosiyete yamufataga". Igihe.com. 18 March 2021. p. 1. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
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