Preliminary reports showed that Mupende succumbed to her injuries following stabbing by the domestic worker.

She will be remembered for, among other things, showcasing Rwanda’s clothing brands on the international scene.

As part of the Mashirika Performing Arts Group, Mupende entertained audiences across the country and beyond and was part of the entourage that recently travelled to India and Sri Lanka for performances themed around humanity.

On January 3, Mupende, tweeted her intentions of “growing closer to God” this year in response to renowned American gospel singer Don Moen’s question to his followers, “What you are praying for and working towards in 2019?”