Thomas Nzeyimana
Thomas Nzeyimana, also known as Mkombozi, is a Burundian rapper and independent candidate for the 2025 legislative elections. He has transitioned from being an artist who highlights societal issues through his music to actively seeking political change. Mkombozi emphasizes the importance of youth representation in the National Assembly and advocates for peace and unity in Burundi. He has been vocal about the challenges he faces from political parties attempting to dissuade his campaign, and he calls for a reduction in the electoral threshold for independent candidates.
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Thomas Nzeyimana was one of the independent candidates who presented his political vision in the Journal Iwacu.
Le journal Iwacu, Yaga, Jimbere, … Des médias accusés de partialité par le CNC – IWACU
Burundi· 2025-06-30
Thomas Nzeyimana, nicknamed 'Mkombozi' or 'Lucifer', focused his campaign on the renewal of Burundian youth.
Que retenir ? – IWACUBurundi· 2025-06-11
Thomas Nzeyimana, also known as Mkombozi, is a rapper and an independent candidate advocating for youth empowerment in Burundi.
Les candidats indépendants face à mille et un défis – IWACUBurundi· 2025-05-25Thomas Nzeyimana, also known as Mkombozi, is an independent candidate for the 2025 legislative elections in Burundi.
le rappeur Mkombozi en appelle à une représentation des jeunes à l’Assemblée nationale – IWACUBurundi· 2025-03-15