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Kibonge made the remarks after screening his film Identity<\/em> in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 16, 2026. He shared footage from the event alongside a message praising the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA night for my Movies in Memphis. There is nothing PK [a nickname commonly used by young people to refer to President Paul Kagame] would not do for us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kibonge produced Identity<\/em> in France while attending the Off Courts Festival, where the film was first screened in September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is among four Rwandans who travelled to the United States through a partnership between Mashariki Arts Academy and Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis. The programme aims to strengthen the skills of professionals working in the arts and theatre industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other participants are Emmanuel Mugisha, Simon Iyarwema, Cl\u00e9mence Nahimana, known artistically as Feruje na Shenge, and Adolphe Shyaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the programme, Kibonge is expected to take part in a month-long training programme. He is also scheduled to meet fans in Austin, Texas, on October 17, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event in Austin was organised in collaboration with Joshua Ramjaane, a Rwandan entertainer based in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kibonge and Ramjaane previously performed together as members of a comedy group known as Abanyagasani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clapton Kibonge set to perform in Austin, Texas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clapton Kibonge screens his film in the United States<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clapton Kibonge heads to Texas after film screening, invited by former \u2018Abanyagasani\u2019 colleague.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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