Thomas Kirusu dies at 80

Thomas Kirusu, a traditional singer, died at age 80, in Nyanza, but his music will survive for years. Born in Nyanza, Southern Province, Kirusu was among the few surviving traditional artists in the country. “The country has lost one of the most talented traditional artists. Kirusu was my all time favourite traditional singer. His music was unique, and the lyrics were composed in the original Kinyarwanda,” The Head of Language and Culture at the Ministry of Culture Stellarton Nsanzebaganwa told The New Times.