Iriza

In this episode, discover the story of 8-year-old Iriza, a Canadian of Burundian origin. Iriza introduces us to Burundi, its position in Africa and its heart shape, as well as its particularities and its historical and traditional heritages. She also talks about her leadership role in her class as class president.

Iriza introduces us to ubugari, a traditional Burundian dish, and the board game urubugu. She shows her passion for African dances, particularly Afrobeat and traditional Burundian dance, which depicts farmers working in the fields and cows stamping their feet. Iriza is a member of a dance troupe run by her mother. She also shows us her favorite sport, basketball, and expresses her desire to become a professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBA).