Ernest Ugeziwe

Ernest Ugeziwe
Ernest Ugeziwe
Born	Ernest Ugeziwe Murindangabo; 1990 (age 33–34); Kigali , Rwanda
Nationality	Rwandan
Occupation(s)	Journalist, Radio DJ, Master of Ceremony
Years active	2009-present
Television	RTV Mag, Yo hits

Ernesto Ugeziwe (born 23 July 1990) is a Rwandan radio and television personality, known for his music and entertainment shows mainly on Rwanda Television. (RTV)^{[citation needed]}

Early years

He was born on 23 July 1990 in Nyarugenge, Kigali City, Rwanda, the seventh and only boy among seven children by a Christian family. He grew up in Karongi district, Western province with his family after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. He completed his secondary studies at ETO Gitarama and the university studies at Kigali Independent University with a degree in science and technology. As a child his dream was to become an actor.^{[citation needed]}

Media career

Before gaining popularity as a journalist, Ugeziwe earned a living by preparing commercials for major companies. He also played in a boys' scout band.^{[citation needed]}

In 2011, he worked with Radio Isangano fm, one of the community radios in western province where he did entertainment shows while also finishing his university studies.^{[citation needed]}

In 2012 he left Isangano for Radio Flash FM. At Flash FM he presented shows on entertainment and showbiz.^{[citation needed]}

Ugeziwe later in 2013 joined Magi FM, a radio station meant to entertain youth. He was recruited at Magic FM as an entertainment presenter and programme producer.^{[citation needed]}

Ugeziwe then moved to television, working on the shows RTV Mag and YoHits, owned by Rwanda Broadcasting Agency.^{[citation needed]}

Awards

Ugeziwe's TV show, RTV Mag, was judged the best TV show of the year 2014/2015 by Rwanda Broadcasting Agency.^{[citation needed]}

Other activities

In 2013 Ugeziwe also worked as the Media and communication chief of East African Promoters, an event company that organises major concerts involving international artists, and organises Primus Guma Guma Super Star (PGGSS), an annual talent competition.^{[citation needed]}

In 2015 Ugeziwe was working on a promotional show on Tigo Rwanda. He then moved to the United States to continue his master's degree in media and communication. After studying journalism at Charlotte State University in North Carolina (USA), Ugeziwe signed on at the Washington-based Voice of America (VOA) as part of an evening showbiz program and news broadcasts.^{[citation needed]}

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