Compass Creative Productions

At Milele Museum, we see public art as a living archive. It reflects how we live, how we move, how we change. It is a mark of civilization left behind for those who come after us. We work toward more public art in African cities as a way of telling stories that belong to the present. In a time shaped by screens and speed, public art offers something rare: shared beauty, space for dialogue, and freedom to imagine together. Monuments create momentum. At Kōzo Kigali, Nyirarumaga w’Ibinyeeto stands as a tribute to memory, sound, and imagination. Created by Milele Museum co-founder @canda.n.b and crafted by Rwandan sculptor @macksonmaximilien , the sculpture honors Nyirarumaga, Queen Mother of King Ruganzu II Ndoli, a woman who reshaped royal praise poetry in 16th-century Rwanda. Made from recycled metal and computer parts, the work connects pre-colonial history with the present. It invites touch and participation through sound and movement, allowing visitors to engage with heritage as something alive and shared. You can experience Nyirarumaga w’Ibinyeeto at @kozokigali , the Ethnographic Museum of Huye @intekoyumuco , and Nyundo Ecole d’Arts. Video by @compasscreative.rw & @__kelza

2025 HIGHLIGHT: @milelemuseum worked with @savvycontemporary and local partners across Rwanda to document indigenous plants and the knowledge around them. Elders, children, artists, and students came together to share what they know and to learn new ways of preserving it, from storytelling to 3D scanning and sound mapping. This short film follows the process, the people, and the questions behind OR4A. What does it mean to archive living knowledge, and who gets to do it? Watch the film. Special thanks to our project leads: @rechomusinguzi Gilbert Mutaganzwa @mugabekaziiii Numwari Lilia @pamizer2 @darcy_2.0__ @romeon_mugisha #LivingArchives #AfricanFutures #IndigenousKnowledge #DigitalHeritage #MileleMuseum #naturalhistory #plantsplantsplants

Even though it’s been nearly half a year since we unveiled the Nyirarumaga w’Ibinyeeto sculpture at @kozokigali , we still can’t stop thinking about the magic @kayabyinshii brought to that moment. ✨💫 Her voice, her energy blessed the artwork and became part of its spirit. Thank you, Kaya. You made that night unforgettable. 🖤🎶 captured by @compasscreative.rw #NyirarumagaWIbinyeeto #MileleMuseum #PublicArt #KayaVibes #MemoryInMotion #RwandaArtScene #Ubutabire

Our final OR4A project gathering was a hit at the GIZ Digital Transformation Center in Kigali! 🌟 Participants digged into sound mapping from various regions and engaged in a dynamic 3D scanning exercise. 🎧🌍 Stay tuned to @milelemuseum as we compile and prepare to publish all our incredible research. A huge thank you to our partners and the wonderfully curious participants who made this project a success! 📸 @compasscreative.rw #OR4A #MileleMuseum #BotancialHeritage #SoundMapping #GreenInspiration #rwanda #kigali #ReturnAfricanArtifacts

OR4A: 🎨🌿 We’re thrilled to return to Nyundo for a session that pushed young creatives to express their memories of traditional plants through both art and sound. Our sound mapping exercise captured the essence of the school’s serene environment, including the Sebuya River, challenging students to translate auditory experiences into visual art. 🎧🌊 The day wrapped up with a 3D scanning session of plants, deepening our engagement with these incredible students. Ecole d’Arts Nyundo is the only dedicated fine arts institution in the country and has nurtured some of Rwanda’s most talented visual artists, including @izerechezz @garagaratoday.artlife @dusabeking @macksonmaximilien @david_mug_ire @ingabire.gretta @louisekanyange among others! Looking forward to our next visit – up next, the capital, KGL! 📸 @compasscreative.rw #OR4A #ArtEducation #SoundMapping #BotanicalHeritage #ReturnAfricanArtifacts

OR4A: 🌿 We’re thrilled to be back at Urumuri Primary School in Burera for another meaningful session! Students gathered knowledge on Rwanda’s traditional plants and shared insights through creative expression 🎨. We also conducted a sound mapping exercise around the school’s environment which is located next to the Ruhondo Lake 💧 🎧All of these activities are part of creating an audiovisual library for our botanical heritage! A huge thank you to our amazing team @mugabekaziiii Lilia , Jean Damascene @compasscreative.rw @riftdigitallab and @savvycontemporary for making this possible! follow @milelemuseum for updates on the ONE ROOM 4 ARCHIVES (OR4A) project 📸 @compasscreative.rw #MileleMuseum #BotanicalHeritage #OR4A #ReturnAfricanArtifacts

OR4A: MURAKOZE CYANE HUYE 🌿🌿🌿 Yesterday, a group of botanical experts and university students gathered at the Ethnographic Museum in Huye to share their findings after a week of intense research. Project leads Rachel and Gilbert showed incredible dedication, bringing the event to a successful close. A big thank you to @intekoyumuco for hosting us, and to @riftdigitallab & @compasscreative.rw for facilitating and documenting this vital project. 📸 by @compasscreative.rw Next stop is Burera!

We are very excited to share with you the OR4A project🔎🌿 learn more about our mission to preserve our botanical heritage🌐

في الذكرى ال ١٢ لرحيل محمود عبد العزيز بقدم ليكم ولي روح محمود الطاهرة توزيع جديد لأغنية أقمار الضواحي تشيل شوية من الإرهاق وتطبطب على قلوب الناس. #محمودعبدالعزيز

And for the closing ceremony, 17th November Sunday, join us @aflamsudan249 together with @bolingopaccy for a beautiful night of live music, y’all today and tomorrow is the time to celebrate the dedication and commitment around shared intentions🫶 #film #screening #unity #peace #love 🤗🤗 Location @coffee_first_kigali

@aflamsudan249 is a week-long program dedicated to showcasing Sudanese cinema by screening Sudanese films and opening discussions around them across African countries, curated by @rafa_renas & @brahimsnoopy The initiative highlighting its impact in several key areas like cultural awareness and exchange, artistic expression, networking opportunities and beyond mentioned. Aflam-Sudan plays a vital role in promoting Sudanese cinema, enriching cultural dialogue, opening Sudanese arts and culture to their African extensions, and strengthening artistic communities across Africa. Its impact extends beyond film, influencing social, economic, and cultural landscapes within the region. And here mentioning a few, we are hosting AFLAM Sudan Kigali edition, the intention is to preserve African heritage together, building vibrant creative economy of the region and sharing opportunities accordingly 👊 @coffee_first_kigali #AflamSudan #SudaneseCinema #bestinitiative #EastAfricanArts #EastAfricanCulture #Cinema #VisualArts #poetryandlivemusic

Highlights from last Saturday's storytelling workshop with the Sudanese Community in Rwanda, held as a collaboration between Rift Digital Lab, Compass Creative Productions, and 249 Center. مقتطفات من ورشة السرد اللي اتعملت يوم السبت الفات مع المجتمع السوداني في رواندا، واللي اتعملت كتعاون بين ريفت ديجيتال لاب وكومباس كرييتف برودكشنز وتو فور ناين سنتر.