Eric Kabera’s Film ‘The Woman in Me’ Wins Award in Nigeria

By The Inspirer writer.

Eric Kabera’s film ‘The Woman in Me’ has won an award at the Africa Film for Impact Festival (AFFIF) held in Nigeria. The film received the award for ‘Best Film on Women Empowerment & Gender Equity,’ recognizing its support for women’s development and gender equality.

Eric Kabera, the founder of Kwetu Films Institute and Rwanda Films Festival (Hillywood), says the inspiration for the film came from his wife, Apostle Alice Mignone Kabera, the Senior Pastor of Noble Family Church and the Director of Women Foundation Ministries. ‘The Woman in Me’ highlights Rwanda’s efforts to empower women and bring attention to the issues they face, including violence and other challenges.

Kabera emphasizes that the film addresses the roles of all women in society’s development. He said, “This film is not just about my wife, even though she is in it. I looked at the progress women have made and the challenges they face. I also examined the different perspectives of both men and women. This film aims to support families.”

In his 26 years of marriage, Eric Kabera notes that working in different fields does not create conflicts with his wife; instead, they exchange ideas on their respective work, and their children are also involved. Before releasing the film, Kabera discussed it with his family, particularly his daughters, who contributed their thoughts.

Eric Kabera and his wife first met in Burundi in 1993 and reconnected in Rwanda in 1994, with their relationship growing ever since. Kabera states that women in Africa and Rwanda have always been pillars of society, evident in their contributions both historically and presently. Kabera, who began making films in 1994, has played a significant role in the development of Rwanda’s cinema industry, with films such as ‘Africa United’ featuring Sherrie Silver, ‘100 Days,’ ‘Intore,’ and others.

With 30 years in the film industry, Eric Kabera decided to create a film focusing on women’s contributions to the country’s development.

In May, he received an award in Leuven, Belgium, at the “African Film Festival” for his role in conveying messages related to the Genocide against the Tutsi over the past 30 years through cinema. This award, called the Lifetime Achievement Award, was in recognition of his enduring impact in the field.

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