By the fireside with Dominique Ndayiragije alias "Molière" Bio-Express
In traditional Burundi, in the evening, by the fireside, the united family discussed freely.Everyone was entitled to speech and everyone let their heart speak.It was time for big and little stories.Subtle or raw truths.The opportunity for the ancients to teach, the air of nothing, the ancestral wisdom.But by the fireside, young people wondered, challenged, because everyone was entitled to speech.Now, every week, Iwacu reconnects with tradition and will transmit, without filter, the long or lapidary speech received by the fireside.This week, by the fireside, Dominique Ndayiragije.
Your main quality?
Love of neighbor, generosity and compassion.Qualities I have of my father Paul Mushatsi.
Your main defect?
Sometimes I make a blind confidence in others.More than once, it caused me trouble.
The quality you prefer in others?
Goodness, generosity.
The defect that you can't stand with others?
Hypocrisy.
The woman you admire the most?
This intelligent woman.More than everything that fears the Lord.
The man you admire the most?
Courageous, just.Who cares about his family.
"Molière".Where does this nickname come from?
It was a Congolese friend who gave it to me, we were in 8th year at the Holy Spirit high school and I liked to make people laugh like the French writer.Also, I was comfortable on stage when I played a play or declared a poem.
Your best memory?
The two major dates that changed my life: April 12, 1998.It was at Easter that day.For the very first time, I knelt before the altar and I accepted Jesus as my Savior.An indescribable joy crossed me.My other great memory is September 7, 2002.The night of my delivery.Without knowing it, I had made an alliance with the demon of alcoholism.And, that day, during my sleep, Jesus Christ turned out to me in a spectacular and miraculous way.My life has completely changed.I became a new creature."The drunkard, Molière alcoholic", was now behind me.
How did it happen ?
Around the years 1982, I presented my work of end of university studies.At that time, I teach at the normal high school in Rutovu.Young licensee, with in pocket a memory received with a great distinction, the earth is under my feet.At that time, I must admit that I have an immoderate taste for alcohol.And a good Sunday, after a drinking, I remember that I took a primus as if I were taking a shower.I was washed in terms of arms by pronouncing his words: "Lord, make sure that I can never die of thirst.»»»»An unnamed blunder.In fact, without knowing it, I was making a pact with the demon of alcoholism.Two years later, I decide to stop alcohol, in vain.
To return to this memorable night.I remember that I had argued with my wife.Once asleep, in my dreams, I saw three ghosts (beings without eyes or ears) gambling, trying to strangle me.At that moment, I woke up by chasing them in the name of Jesus Christ.
Like an electric shock, after having hunted them, I felt total release.An inner peace invaded me.The same time, I knelt down to ask my wife for forgiveness for the many wrongs that I have caused her.
At the time, have you decided to stop alcohol?
Oddly, the taste for alcohol has disappeared.I swear, since that date, I have not taken a drop of alcohol.On the way to being dismissed from my post, I got back in hand my life.I was able to enjoy the confidence of my hierarchical superiors who have reinstated me the list of RTNB journalists accompanying the high authorities in their official travel abroad abroad.
Your sadest memory?
My years in sin as an alcoholic.The other event is my mother's unexpected death.In circumstances not yet elucidated.
What would be your greatest misfortune?
Fall back into sin.
The highest fact in Burundian history?
The long struggle so that Burundi covers its independence.
The most beautiful date of Burundian history?
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The most terrible?
The massacres that followed the assassination of the late President Ndadaye, October 21, 1993.
The job you would have liked to do?
In the 8th year, a geography teacher tells us that the three evils suffered by Africa are hunger, ignorance and illness.And since then, I decide that to overcome these problems, the only way is that I become an agricultural engineer.Alas, a dream that goes quickly in smoke.Having done modern letters, I could not be oriented in the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences.
Your favorite pastime?
Serve God.In addition to being a chorister, at times, I preach the good news in hospitals, in prisons, etc..
Your favorite place in Burundi?
At home, in the countryside.Good air, hospitality of people.It is revivals.
The trip you would like to make?
Israel and its capital Jerusalem.I dream of treading my foot on the earth which saw Jesus Christ grow, the king of kings.
Your dream of happiness?
Sits one day next to the Heavenly Father and his beloved Son, Jesus in heaven.
Your favourite meal ?
A mixture of beans or peas with bananas, corn grains and bean.Also, I would add that I like above all, the fruits.
Your favorite song?
Religious songs.I am very attracted to the content that the melody.
Former presenter of the ITANGURIRO RY’UBWEGE (a religious program).What is the testimony that has marked you the most?
Repentisting drug addicts, to prelates passing the former first lady of the Republic, Denise Nkurunziza.They are numerous.
However, I remember that one day I had Mgr Ntamwana and Pr from Bamboneyo of the Ac Genocide as guest.Men with a outspokenness and well-sized convictions.Once in the studio, colleagues kept wondering if I will be able to keep the common thread of the show.The theme was on reconciliation.Sacred exercise.At the finish, the show went well.Otherwise the testimony of the late Terence Sinunguruza, former 1st vice-president of the Republic, revealing how obsessed it was obsessed with witchcraft.Even if vice-president, to remain powerful, he used witchcraft.This interview marked me.
How do you analyze the evolution of the profession of journalist in Burundi?
The facts are stubborn.So many professional faults, perhaps out of ignorance.Currently, journalists tend to forget that they serve above all the people.Improvements are essential.
Do you believe in human goodness?
Absolutely.The problem is that today, people in love with this virtue are scarce.
Do you think about death?
Even the Lord advises us: "If you were intelligent, you would think of death.»»»»
If you compare before God, what will you say to him?
To abound in the same direction as Saint Paul, the apostle, simply I would say to him: "Thank you for sending your only and beloved son so that he would die for us to save us from our péchés.»»»»
Interview by Hervé MUGISHA
