She is the second born of President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, and the only girl in this family of three boys. Though she usually keeps a low profile, she recently accompanied her father to the White House US-Africa Leaders Summit Dinner hosted by the US President Barack Obama.}
Many were surprised to see President Paul Kagame accompanied by his daughter Ange Kagame. The picture showing the President and his daughter circulated on various platforms causing a buzz on social media. A lot was said in the media, some even went as far as bringing politics into Ange’s presence at the White House. This led to Ange posting on her Twitter account that she doesn’t understand how some people turned her accompanying her father into something political or negative. “How did some turn me escorting my dad to a White House dinner into something political or negative? … You all are always reaching and touching nothing,” she wrote.
Ange Kagame is an avid tweep, and her account has more than ten thousand followers, while she follows 234 accounts. She has tweeted close to eight thousand times.
A close look at Ange Kagame’s tweets reveals her passion for music, sports and entertainment. You will find her sharing her favorite music, from Jay Z’s ‘Heart of The City’ to Usher’s ‘You Remind Me’; or commenting on enjoying Lionel Richie’s concert.
During the 2014 World Cup which was held in Brazil, Ange commented frequently on her twitter account, at times congratulating African teams for their performances, proof of how closely she followed how the competition was unfolding.
Though she has the busiest parents in the country, they never miss any opportunity to show her their affection. Ange once tweeted “My mother is a walking survival kit/superwoman. Literally she has the answer to everything (…)”. She also tweeted about her father that “My dad just spent the last 5-10 minutes helping me detangle and brush out my post wedding hair … very out of his element, a father’s love.”
{{The exclusive interview with IGIHE }}
In an exclusive interview, Ange Kagame reveals facts about her life.
{{IGIHE}}: How old are you ?
{{Ange}}: 21
{{IGIHE}}: Three adjectives that describe you?
{{Ange}}: Loyal, Passionate, Optimistic
{{IGIHE}}: What is your Current occupation?
{{Ange}}: In my last year of University.
{{IGIHE}}: Are you involved with charities in Rwanda?
{{Ange}}: Not particularly, but I’ve done some work with my mum’s foundation( Imbuto Foundation).
{{IGIHE}}: How best would you describe your dad?
{{Ange}}:If I had to describe my dad with one word it would be resilient. He’s been through the fire but it has built him, not broken him. Hands down the strongest man I know.
{{IGIHE}}: How best would you describe your mom?
{{Ange}}: Selfless and grounded. She keeps us all(family) down to earth. Goes above and beyond for those she loves.
{{IGIHE}}: Three favorite things about Rwanda??
{{Ange}}: Family, Weather and Food.
{{IGIHE}}: What are your hobbies? What is your favorite sport and favorite team?
{{Ange}}: I love trying out different types of food/ new restaurants with friends, Traveling, Bowling. My favorite sport is Basketball and my favorite team is Boston Celtics
{{IGIHE}}: Your favorite food?
{{Ange}}: Chapati, isombe,mandazi
{{IGIHE}}: Favorite song right now?
{{Ange}}: “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith.
{{IGIHE}}: If you were an investor, in which sector would you put your money (in Rwanda), and why? Tourism.
{{Ange}}: Tourism because Rwanda has a lot to offer in terms of scenery as well as a rich history & culture. Education & Youth Entrepreneurship to help develop the Rwandan youth, which constitutes over 50% of our population.
{{IGIHE}}: How many languages do you speak?
{{Ange}}: I speak two fluently( English & Kinyarwanda) & French
{{IGIHE}}: Favorite family memory?
{{Ange}}: All our Christmas Family trips. 2013 in particular
{{IGIHE}}: The one thing you can’t live without?
{{Ange}}: Family.
{{IGIHE}}: Who is your inspiration and why?
{{Ange}}: My Father and Mother. Even with the world’s weight on their shoulders & with what sometimes seems like the hardest job in the world, they are very present and active in mine & my siblings lives all the way down to the smallest things. Most people find it hard to manage families & careers & I admire how well they do it as a team as well as on an individual level.
{{IGIHE}}: . Words you live by?
{{Ange}}: “Never touch anything with half of your heart”.
{{IGIHE}}: Kwibohora to you means…..
{{Ange}}: Celebrating 20 years of liberation comes with a great responsibility for our generation. Our parents sacrifices allowed us to be the first generation to be raised in a Rwanda defined by dignity and equality. It is our duty to uphold & sustain what it is that our parents were willing to die for.
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