Sembagare Francis is a keeper of the forest and one of the surviving elders of the Batwa community in Kisoro, a father, husband, and leader who conserves the Batwa lineage…

Ikono-pot is a special instrument played by the Batwa. It is made out of clay which originally was got from the forest streams. Currently the pot has transitioned from its…

Paskazia Nyiragaromba is one of the elderly women in Birarara community, she is a mother of seven and wife to Semabagare the chief of the Batwa in Birara. She is…

He was called Mzee Stephen, a term that refers to older and respected person in Uganda. Due to the lack adequate cultural documentation in most developing countries, a case in…

Biranje Richard and Davis are the blowers of the Amakondere. They are the current generation of middle aged keepers of the Batwa heritage. The Amakondere is a horn instrument made…

Sheshera is a daughter to Sembagare, she is a graceful dancer, and singer. She is part of the young generation and the next keeper of Batwa culture. At 16…

Vastina is a mother of two, wife to Biranje Richard the Amakondere blower, and adopted daughter to Semabagare. She is a lead vocalist and dancer in the Batwa community of…

Michael is a young community leader in the Batwa community of Mgahinga, he is the connection between the urban world and the small indigenous community from which he was curved. 

This is a beautiful dance with influence from Rwanda, its name translate into “When you visit a home or friend, you have to spend a night” A social dance that…

Fire making was an integral skill that each mutwa had to have to survive in the rainy forests of Bwindi. It was used to keep them warm and cook after…