Cecile Kayirebwa release a new single: CORONA (Ijoro Ribara Uwariraye) - A Social Awareness Song Amidst Covid19

Consistent with the artistic and musical aesthetic she has built her reputation on, the legendary singer songwriter has called on other artistic talents to produce the single CORONA (Ijoro Ribara Uwariraye), a rich tapestry of traditional Kinyarwanda poetry, sophisticated vocal harmonies featuring the young twin sisters duet Ange and Pamela who the legendary singer has been mentoring for a few years, light traditional instrumentation featuring Rwanda's most ancient and mystical bluesy sounds - the Inanga - played by Deo Munyakazi.

The cover artwork is a contribution from Rwanda's premier visual artist Epa Binamungu.

In line with research findings stating that art, culture and creativity are effective tools to raise awareness, influence positive collective behavior and promoting prevention against the spread the Virus, Rwanda supreme vocalist Cecile Kayirebwa is adding her voice and her poetry to that conversation.

The disruption caused by COVID-19 in our everyday lives is not slowing down and Rwanda, like the rest of the East African region, is undergoing a resurgence of new cases.

While Africa vaccination rate is way below than the rest of the world, the most basic and effective measures to prevent to spread of the virus is our behavioral responsibility by practicing social distancing, maintaining high level of hygiene and wearing masks.

A fear, a pandemic, a death threat! So yes, I sing while chasing Corona and calling on my brothers, sisters and children to neglect nothing to avoid it. Cecile Kayirebwa

Studies published by the National Library Of Medecine shows that "examining song lyrics can still be useful in understanding local attitudes toward COVID-19, as well as strategies for promoting preventive behaviors. Although additional multidimensional efforts are needed to increase awareness among the general public about the COVID-19 pandemic."

The single is out now on Amazon Music, Spotify and all the main digital platforms and will become the starting point of a wider conversation about the positive role artists owes to play in global health and the fight against the pandemic.

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