THIS IS A STORY OF SURVIVAL—not just of the body, but of the spirit. A journey through loss and remembrance, through echoes of the past and the courage to move forward. It is a testament to resilience, to bearing witness, and to the quiet yet powerful call to live—not just for oneself, but for those whose voices were silenced, whose youth was never lived, and whose dreams were cut short.
PRINCE IS A POIGNANT AND DEEPLY MOVING MEMOIR that explores the profound themes of resilience, hope, and survival. Set against the backdrop of one of humanity’s darkest chapters, it recounts the journey of finding beauty amidst ashes, confronting fear and persecution, and navigating the complexities of life before, during and after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda. Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflection, Prince Kayigire shares his struggles, triumphs, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. This inspiring narrative serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the unyielding will to rebuild and thrive, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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For Prince Kayigire, writing has been more than expression— It has been both a passion and a passage of healing. Each word became a bridge, helping him reconcile with and return to his younger self’s passions and dreams—those that had been altered, even shattered, during his teenage years.
As he neared the completion of his memoir, Prince: Beauty for Ashes, that quiet rediscovery stirred a deeper reflection on work—on the kind of work that gives life meaning.
Not work in the sense of opening a cigarette shop like I did at nine years old—now that he understands the downside of that—but something both engaging and fulfilling, where I could think independently and work on something I believed to be valuable—not just for myself, but for the community I live in—while also building meaningful relationships – More than that, he wanted his work to serve a purpose beyond himself—to be a way of contributing to the community in a lasting and meaningful way.
He knew this would come with a price, but as the vision became clearer, he committed to making it happen. Part of it was the desire to contribute to his community through finding solutions to pressing issues while staying open to unlearning, relearning, and learning. And so, from that vision, Cultivar was born. Founded in 2022, Cultivar grew from a belief that nourishment extends beyond food—it is about belonging, reflection, and shared humanity. Through research cultivar’s first cafe took form and officially opened in 2024 in Denver, offering a space where people could gather, connect, and find stillness—whether over a cup of coffee, a freshly infused tea, or a wholesome meal inspired by nature’s abundance and the soul of Colorado’s mountain air.
Through his writing and through Cultivar, he continues to explore how strong and connected communities that shield themselves from any form of harm—through shared thoughts and meals—are built on the understanding that nourishment and creativity intertwine to rebuild what life once tried to break, illuminating the quiet beauty that can rise from ashes.
Prince is a 2014 World Bank Scholar and is trained in Sustainable Development and Business from Brandeis University in Boston in Massachusetts.
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