Speaking during a talk show called Inkuru mu Makuru on the national broadcaster, RBA, he said, 'I once made a statement about celebrities and how many of them are absent when it comes to the fight against genocide ideology. Afterward, someone called me and asked, 'Don't you think you went too far? Do you really expect celebrities to get involved in that?''
In response, Murangira challenged that mindset, 'They are enjoying the peace in this country, they are satisfied with the security, they're earning money through infrastructure that supports their work, do they forget that this peace was built by people who fought against genocide? They, too, should play their part. They shouldn't just be onlookers coming to harvest the benefits.'
He emphasized that when celebrities remain silent, they are essentially committing an act of cowardice.
'If you have millions of followers, even one statement you make against genocide ideology is a powerful contribution in your own way.'
As for the common excuse that artists and celebrities avoid political matters, Dr. Murangira dismissed that as evading responsibility.
'Fighting genocide and its ideology is not a political act, it's a responsibility for everyone. You cannot just enjoy what the country has achieved and forget where it came from, only to then remain silent when someone tries to drag us backward.'
He reiterated that all Rwandans share the responsibility of protecting national unity.
'We all know that national unity is the foundation upon which this country is built. So in your influence, when you have a large following, you, too, must play a role in building a peaceful Rwanda. After all, where will you perform if the country has no peace?'
Murangira made these remarks as the world marks the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/rib-spokesperson-urges-celebrities-to-confront-genocide-ideology
