Holding a child in his hands as he rides on a motorcycle while standing on a road in Kacyiru Sector for about 300 metres, David Hababajintwari leaves spectators mesmerised by his formidable skills.

The viewers were thrilled at his abilities to play around a motorcycle. 

Some people who had gathered to watch him performing on Saturday were excited but also anxious about the safety of the child during the unusual ride, which they deemed dangerous.

However, they were stunned at a happy and successful finish by the 26-year-old youngster from Masaka Sector in Gasabo District.

"That is the confidence of someone who has mastered a motorcycle [riding] by carrying a passenger and taking them to their destination [safely]. I do what I practice effectively," Hababajintwari told Sunday Times allaying worries of his risky talent.

Hababajintwari's motorcycle maneuver abilities make some people think that he has supernatural powers, Kacyiru, Saturday, September 21, 2019. / Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Even motorcycle riders are amazed by my skills, "and they gather around me as I exhibit my abilities."

"If I go to perform in places with a lot of people such as Nyabugogo near [car park], a major traffic jam might occur, which can cause havoc. That is why I prefer going to places with less traffic," he said.

Hababajintwari said that he started riding a motorcycle while standing on top of it at 18. At 19, he had mastered motorcycle manoeuvres.

He attributed his capacity to passion, commitment, and practice.

"I have numerous skills in motorcycle riding. When I have 30 minutes with my motorcycle, I can innovate another trick," he said.

He refuted claims that he gets his ability from witchcraft.

But, despite the know-how he has acquired, he has not reaped benefits from it, something he says resulted from lack of adequate funding and proper management.

"If there is proper management, I can be able to get needed equipment (such as a required motorcycle), and be able to participate in major competitions," he said adding that he has so far trained 10 people who are almost at the same level with him.

A procession of riders exhibiting talents would be something worth watching, and could be a lucrative sports activity if people had solidarity in promoting it, he said.

editor@newtimesrwanda.com