Clarisse Karasira

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Clarisse Karasira
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Born1997
OccupationMusical artist, Journalist
Years active2017–present
Spouse(s)Sylvain de Joie Ifashabayo
Websiteinstagram.com/karasira_clarisse

Clarisse Karasira is a Rwandan singer, creative writer, cultural dancer, musical artist, poet, media personality and a humanitarian.[1][2]

Early life

Clarisse was born and raised in Masaka,Kigali But now she living in United States.[3]

Career

Clarisse began her career as a storyteller when she was 17 years old on Flash FM. She became a newscaster with her focus on issues concerning children. In 2018, she changed from journalism to making traditional music.[4]

Award and nomination

In 2021, she won an award by Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy for being the best artiste in the promotion of Rwandan culture.[5] In 2019, she was nominated in the Best Culture and Traditional Artiste category in Salax Awards.[2]

Personal life

Clarisse is the daughter of a pastor and her mother directs the choir in the church and she has three brothers.[4] She is married to American-Rwandan Sylvain de Joie Ifashabayo who is the CEO of Clarisse Karasira Limited. They were engaged in January 2021 and got married in May 2021 in Kigali.[6]

References

  1. "Karasira gives a glimpse into her debut album". 18 October 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Karasira on quitting journalism for music". The New Times | Rwanda. 2019-02-16. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  3. "Ikibazo – Igisubizo: Kuri Karasira 'umukobwa w'Imana n'igihugu'". 10 September 2021.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Pfeifle, Sam. "From Rwanda, with love: Clarisse Karasira hopes to make kindness a family affair in Maine | The Portland Phoenix". Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  5. "Clarisse Karasira on being awarded for promoting Rwandan culture". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  6. "Portland is Rwandan singer Clarisse Karasira's new home". Amjambo Africa. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-04-30.

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