Kizito mihigo the rwandan gospel singer who died in a police cell

Kizito Mihigo was a Rwandan gospel singer and musician who was arrested and detained by the Rwandan authorities in 2014. He was accused of plotting to assassinate President Paul Kagame and was subsequently charged with treason.

Mihigo was a well-known and popular musician in Rwanda, and his music was often seen as a way to promote peace and unity in the country. However, his arrest and detention sparked widespread outrage and protests, with many of his fans and supporters calling for his release.

Mihigo died in a police cell in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, on February 17, 2013, at the age of 29. The exact circumstances of his death are still unclear, but it is believed that he may have been beaten or mistreated by the police while in custody.

Mihigo's death was widely condemned by human rights groups and musicians around the world, and it highlighted the ongoing concerns about the treatment of political opponents and critics of the Rwandan government.