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Kirundi cultural resources

Kirundi is the national language of Burundi, spoken by about 12 million people in Burundi and neighboring regions. A Bantu language very close to Kinyarwanda, it carries a rich oral tradition of poetry and royal drums inscribed on UNESCO heritage.

Movies & TV Shows

Our selection of movies and TV shows for Kirundi immersion.

2011

Matiere Grise

Burundian film about ethnic conflict aftermath. Kirundi and French, authentic testimonies.

Drama
1992

Gito the Ungrateful

Gito l'ingrat

Burundian comedy about a graduate returning home. Everyday and humorous Kirundi.

Comedy
2018

Isuku - Le Pardon

Film about reconciliation in Burundi. Emotional and contemporary Kirundi in a peace context.

Drama

Music & Artists

Essential artists to discover music in Kirundi.

Traditional percussion

Les Tambourinaires du Burundi

Royal drum ensemble inscribed at UNESCO. Ancestral Kirundi rhythms, unique living heritage.

Afro-pop / Reggae

Jean-Pierre Nimbona (Kidum)

Burundian artist based in East Africa. Melodic Kirundi mixed with reggae and afro-pop rhythms.

Afro-pop / Hip-hop

Sat-B

Star of modern Burundian music. Urban and energetic Kirundi with contemporary production.

Essential Kirundi vocabulary

Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.

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Kirundi level test

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Kirundi survival kit

A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Kirundi cultural quiz

Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?

Kirundi articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Kirundi vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organised by themes.

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