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The concert, held on September 5, 2026, was part of the celebrations surrounding Rwanda's 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, which took place a day earlier in Kinigi, Musanze District.

Rema, one of the biggest names in contemporary Afrobeats, headlined the concert and performed for about an hour and 20 minutes, taking fans through some of his biggest hits, including 'Calm Down', 'Dumebi', 'Charm', 'Azaman', 'Bounce', 'Holiday', 'Soweto', 'Fun' and 'Ozeba'.

From his opening performance, the atmosphere inside BK Arena was electric, with fans singing along to his songs and showing their excitement through banners and messages displayed on their phones.

Rema last performed in Kigali in October 2023, and his return was met with an enthusiastic reception from fans who had waited nearly three years to see him perform in the city again.

Rema brings his biggest hits to Kigali

Rema entered the stage a few minutes before 10 p.m., accompanied by a group of dancers, opening his performance with 'Azaman'.

He went on to perform a string of popular songs, keeping the crowd on its feet throughout the night.

'Calm Down', arguably his most recognisable hit, was among the performances that drew one of the strongest responses from the audience. The song, released in February 2022, has become one of the defining records of Rema's career.

His performance of 'Soweto', a collaboration with Victony, Tempoe and Don Toliver, also sparked a major singalong as fans joined him word for word.

Later, Rema performed 'Fun', a song centred on love, good times and socialising. He encouraged fans to enjoy themselves and share a drink as they celebrated the night together.

The singer also received a special gift from a Rwandan fan midway through his performance. The gift featured Rema's photograph, a gesture that visibly pleased the Nigerian star.

After around an hour and a half on stage, Rema brought the concert to a close with 'Ozeba', encouraging fans to dance along before ending his performance.

Rwandan stars set the stage

Rema was supported by some of Rwanda's leading performers, who helped build the excitement ahead of the headline act.

Kenny Sol was the first major performer of the evening, taking the stage at 7:41 p.m. He opened with 'Haso', his 2021 hit, before performing songs including 'Haje Gushya', 'Ikinyafu' and 'Phenomena' during his 20-minute set.

Kivumbi King followed, opening his performance with 'Hanze', which became popular after its release in September 2024.

He later brought Burundian artist Kirikou Akili onto the stage to perform 'Yampayinka', their recent collaboration.

Kivumbi also welcomed rapper Juno Kizigenza during 'Kirigute', giving fans another surprise collaboration.

Rwandan singer Saràh Phenom, who recently performed alongside Rema at his concert in Paris, also took the stage before the Nigerian superstar.

DJs keep the crowd moving

The entertainment continued between performances, with DJs helping maintain the energy inside BK Arena.

DJ Marnaud took over after Kenny Sol and Kivumbi King, later being joined by Intore Massamba and Ruti Joel.

Before Rema's appearance, DJ Jumbee, who regularly works as Rema's DJ, was also behind the decks, warming up the crowd for the highly anticipated performance.

Patrice Evra among notable guests

The concert attracted a mix of government officials, musicians, young people, social media personalities and other public figures.

Among those in attendance was former France international Patrice Evra, who played for clubs including Manchester United and Juventus.

Evra was also one of the distinguished Namers at the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony, where he named Muganura, a baby gorilla from the Izuba family.

Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire, Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth and Arts Development Umutoni Sandrine, and Rwanda Development Board Chief Executive Officer Jean Guy K. Afrika were also among the officials who attended.

A night of music and celebration

By 6 p.m., crowds had already begun gathering at BK Arena, with young Rwandans making up a large portion of the audience.

The concert provided a musical finale to a week of activities surrounding Kwita Izina, Rwanda's annual gorilla naming ceremony that brings together conservationists, public figures, artists, business leaders and visitors from around the world.

With Rema delivering a packed set of his biggest hits and Rwandan artists bringing their own energy to the stage, the concert ended the celebrations on a high note.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/how-it-went-down-remas-electrifying-night-at-bk-arena-photos/

The project was officially launched on September 3, 2026, and is expected to be completed within 18 months.

Lumia Lux, a company established with the involvement of Rwandans living abroad, said the development will provide high-end accommodation, particularly for visitors who prefer staying in serviced apartments rather than traditional hotels.

The project is also expected to contribute to the redevelopment of Kiyovu and add modern buildings to Kigali's skyline.

Lumia Lux Apartments Hotel will be built on a 2,800-square-metre plot and will have 14 floors, including two basement levels.

The development will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as penthouses. The apartments will be spacious and fully furnished for buyers.

The building will also include a swimming pool, gym, restaurant, voice-controlled smart home systems, security systems in common areas and international-standard medical services. It will also make use of solar energy.

Some apartments will be available for short- and long-term rental, while others will be sold. The development will also include offices, a supermarket and other services.

The project has been designed with environmental considerations in mind, combining conventional electricity with solar power. It will also have a wastewater treatment system to allow used water to be recycled.

Lumia Lux CEO Linda Lai said one of the project's key features is its focus on providing comfort and privacy for clients seeking high-end services.

She highlighted that Rwanda is increasingly hosting major events and other activities, making it an ideal place for such high-rise buildings.

Clients will have various options, including private spaces, dedicated elevators and private parking. This will allow those who choose such arrangements to stay in the building and access different services while enjoying a high level of privacy.

The development will also provide shared services for clients who opt for those arrangements.

Lai said Lumia Lux plans to continue investing in additional developments in Kiyovu after completing the current project, as part of efforts to modernise the area, which is regarded as one of Kigali's prestigious neighbourhoods but still has several ageing buildings.

Several Rwandan banks attended the project's launch ceremony, including BPR Bank Rwanda and Bank of Africa.

BPR Bank's Head of Retail Banking, Jean Marc Gakwandi, said the bank is ready to provide loans to people interested in purchasing apartments in the development once construction is completed.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/lumia-lux-begins-construction-of-20m-apartment-hotel-in-kiyovu/

The suspects were paraded at RIB headquarters in Kigali on September 5, 2026, among 81 people arrested in connection with the alleged cheating scheme. The remaining 42 suspects are still under investigation.

The two vice mayors are Mukanyandwi Janvière, Vice Mayor of Kirehe District in charge of Social Affairs, and Muhayeyezu Joseph Désiré, Vice Mayor of Nyamasheke District in charge of Economic Development.

The 39 suspects include 27 men and 12 women and are drawn from six categories, including district vice mayors, district education officials, school headteachers, teachers, examination supervisors and other people allegedly involved in facilitating the cheating.

RIB spokesperson Dr. Murangira B. Thierry said some suspects disguised the practice as 'helping children' while actually providing them with answers during examinations.

Investigators found cases where pupils from the same school had remarkably similar answers.

In Nyamasheke, a teacher allegedly photographed examination papers before they were distributed and sent them to a librarian, who reportedly used artificial intelligence to generate answers that were then printed and distributed to pupils.

RIB said testimonies from pupils also helped uncover the scheme.

RIB said the suspects are being investigated for three offences: abuse of authority for personal gain, forgery and disclosure of professional secrets.

Abuse of authority for personal gain falls under Rwanda's anti-corruption law and, upon conviction, can carry seven to 10 years in prison and a fine of Rwf5 million to Rwf10 million.

Forgery carries a possible five to seven-year prison sentence and a fine of Rwf3 million to Rwf5 million, or one of those penalties.

Those convicted of disclosing professional secrets can face one to two years in prison.

The Ministry of Education recently announced that 7,188 pupils who sat the Primary Leaving Examinations were found to have cheated and will be required to retake the exams.

RIB said the scheme was allegedly intended to boost district performance rankings by producing higher examination scores, even where pupils had not acquired the expected knowledge.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/rib-parades-two-vice-mayors-among-39-suspects-in-national-exam-cheating-case/

Most wild giant pandas live in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, with Sichuan home to the largest share of the population. For visitors, however, seeing these elusive animals does not require venturing into the remote mountains.

In Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, pandas are woven into the city's identity, appearing everywhere from signs and artwork to souvenirs and tourism attractions.

But beyond the images is the real experience. At the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, widely known as the Panda Base, visitors can see the animals for themselves in an environment designed around their natural way of life.

About 10 kilometres from Tianfu Square, the city centre, the 238-hectare facility welcomes local and international visitors drawn by the chance to see giant pandas up close.

Upon arrival, visitors of different ages and from different countries can be seen making their way through the base, many with scenes that make the visit memorable.In one enclosure, a panda may sit quietly, climb into a tree or settle on a branch, while visitors gather nearby with the same curiosity: to see these gentle giants with their own eyes. 

The wait is often rewarded with a panda resting beneath a tree, while another may be busy feeding on bamboo. Elsewhere, visitors can watch pandas climbing trees, moving between branches, descending to the ground or simply stretching out for a rest. 

Their movements are unhurried, but fascinating. A panda can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, consuming large quantities of bamboo because it provides relatively little energy. Although pandas are biologically classified within the carnivore family, they have adapted to a diet made up almost entirely of bamboo.

A specialised wrist bone, commonly known as a 'pseudo-thumb', helps them grasp bamboo stalks and strip leaves from the stalks.

At the Panda Base, these behaviours can be observed as part of an environment designed to recreate aspects of the animals' natural habitat. Mountains, forests and bamboo-filled landscapes surround panda enclosures, while paths connect different sheltered buildings and visitor areas.

Panda nurseries, husbandry zones, research laboratories and a panda hospital are also integrated into the site, with panda 'villas' scattered among the greenery.

The experience extends to the panda nursery, where visitors can encounter younger pandas before they mature into adults. Watching the cubs move, climb and explore offers another glimpse into the early stages of a panda's life, while the care provided around the nursery reflects the specialised work involved in raising them.

The Panda Base is divided into four themed areas: Panda Creek Valley, Panda Forest Area, Panda Reception Hall and Panda Villa Area.

It is not only a place to see pandas, but also a major centre for conservation and research. The facility has spent more than three decades working on captive husbandry and management, breeding and cub rearing, disease prevention and control, and population genetic management.

Its conservation work is presented alongside education. In 2021, the Panda Base opened the world's first interactive themed museum dedicated to giant pandas. It now has eight major science education display scenes, including the Giant Panda Theme Museum and the Panda Scientific Discovery Center.

Its 'Panda Chat' programme brings science education directly to the animal enclosures, allowing visitors to watch giant pandas and red pandas while learning about their biology, habitats and conservation.

Since 2025, the base has also offered customised educational activities, including an immersive practical course on the giant panda's scientific diet, an experience exploring the ecological information contained in panda feces, and a giant panda enrichment designer programme.

The work at the Panda Base forms part of China's wider effort to protect a species whose wild population once faced severe pressure from habitat loss and human expansion. Today, nearly 1,900 giant pandas are estimated to live in the wild, with their natural habitat concentrated in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. Sichuan is the species' main stronghold. The Panda Base itself is home to more than 200 giant pandas.

The species, once classified as Endangered, has been reclassified as Vulnerable following sustained conservation efforts, including habitat protection and the establishment of the Giant Panda National Park. 

The Panda Base has also become an international centre for conservation cooperation, with research partnerships involving 46 research and conservation institutions across 17 countries and regions. It has hosted the Annual Conference of the Giant Panda Breeding Technical Committee for 29 consecutive years. 

And the panda experience does not end at the enclosures. Along the visitor routes and rest areas, nearly 60 cultural and creative merchandise experience spots and specialty food and beverage outlets offer visitors the chance to take home panda-themed souvenirs.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/inside-chengdus-giant-panda-haven-where-conservation-meets-tourism-photos/

A vineyard estate is a property where wine grapes are cultivated and turned into wine, usually as part of one integrated operation. It may also combine wine production with tourism, hospitality and other visitor experiences.

The first vines were planted in Kinigi, Musanze District, on September 4, 2026, coinciding with the 21st Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony.

The milestone brought together investors, partners, diplomats, government officials and members of surrounding communities.

The project will be developed across three sites in northwest Rwanda; Kinigi, Lake Burera and the slopes of Mount Karisimbi, with the latter expected to host Africa's highest-elevation fine-wine vineyard at approximately 2,700 metres above sea level.

VINMUSA Founder, CEO and Creative Director Andres de la Roche told IGIHE that the estate is expected to require approximately $22 million from the first planting through to full development.

'We expect the full development of VINMUSA Vineyard Estate to represent an investment of approximately $22 million, from the first vines we planted this week through to completion of the estate,' de la Roche said.

The investment will cover approximately 22 hectares of vineyards, a winery, nine luxury guest retreats and three suites, a Welcome Center and Tasting Gallery, an Experience Pavilion in Kinigi, as well as infrastructure, design and technical development.

The first phase alone is expected to cost approximately $9.8 million and will focus on Kinigi. It will include the first three guest retreats, the Welcome Center and Tasting Gallery, the Experience Pavilion and a winery that will eventually process VINMUSA's first harvests.

More than $1.1 million had already been invested by the time of the inaugural planting, according to de la Roche. The expenditure includes land acquisition, vineyard preparation and planting, architecture and engineering, technical viticulture work and establishing the company's initial team in Rwanda.

Building a new wine industry

VINMUSA is positioning itself not simply as a vineyard but as an integrated wine and hospitality destination intended to create a new premium wine industry in Rwanda.

The initial grape varieties include Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage, with certified disease-free planting material sourced from South Africa. The project is receiving technical guidance from Vinpro, South Africa's wine industry organisation, while Vititec is supplying the certified vines.

De la Roche said the company chose Rwanda after assessing the country's investment environment as well as its potential to support high-elevation viticulture.

'Rwanda is open for investment from really everyone. This is an innovation hub of Africa. This is a country that we want to be part of, the first wine production in the entire country,' he said.

He said the project's appeal goes beyond producing wine, with the company seeking to establish skills and employment opportunities around an industry that is largely new to Rwanda.

'What's especially important to us is the impact that this will bring for the country: training the first generation of Rwandan viticulturists, training the first generation of Rwandan winemakers, bringing jobs to rural communities, and really being women-forward and youth-led as well,' de la Roche said.

VINMUSA is working with Gold Youth Development Agency to create opportunities for young people, while partnerships with Bridge2Rwanda and the University of Rwanda's Busogo campus are being explored to support viticulture training.

The company is also working with women's agricultural cooperatives in preparing land in Kinigi, while young people and residents of Sunzu village in Lake Burera are involved in seasonal employment linked to the project.

Rwanda's elevation as a competitive advantage

The estate's three vineyard sites have been selected based on differences in elevation, volcanic soils and microclimates.

Kinigi, which will also serve as the future hospitality hub, has an initial vineyard covering about 0.9 hectares. The Lake Burera site is expected to cover approximately 1–1.1 hectares, while the Karisimbi vineyard will cover about 1.2 hectares in the initial planting.

The Karisimbi site is particularly significant because of its elevation.

'Our highest elevation vineyard will be 2,700 meters at the foothills of Mount Karisimbi. The high elevation allows for a cool climate,' de la Roche said.

He added that the company worked with South African viticulture specialists to conduct soil sampling and climate studies before selecting the sites and grape varieties.

'We also chose disease-resistant cultivars because of the high moisture. But the amazing volcanic soils, the minerality in the soils, will really produce something that is authentically Rwandan, that is very unique not only in Africa but really in the entire world,' he said.

The company's stated ambition is therefore not to replicate established wine regions but to develop wines that reflect Rwanda's own terroir.

First commercial wine expected in 2029

Although the first vines are now in the ground, consumers will have to wait several years before VINMUSA's first commercial bottles reach the market.

De la Roche said grapevines generally require about three growing seasons before producing fruit of the quality and quantity required for commercial wine production.

VINMUSA expects its first harvest in 2029, with the inaugural vintage projected at approximately 9,000 bottles.

The first white wines could be released from late 2029 into 2030, while the red wines will require longer maturation and are expected to follow between 2030 and 2031.

By around 2032, the estate is targeting annual production of approximately 90,000 bottles.

The company does not yet provide projected revenue figures, saying its focus at this stage is on establishing the vineyards, developing the estate and building the skills required for a sustainable wine industry.

A self-sustaining estate

VINMUSA plans to develop the estate in phases, with subsequent expansion partly financed by revenues generated from its earlier operations.

'Our longer-term plan is for a significant portion of the estate's subsequent development to be funded through the revenues generated by VINMUSA itself,' de la Roche said.

'The intention is that what Kinigi earns helps build Karisimbi, and what those operations generate helps us continue developing Lake Burera. We chose that approach deliberately: we want VINMUSA to become an estate capable of sustaining its own growth over time,' he added.

Beyond vineyards and wine production, the development will include luxury accommodation, public wine-tasting experiences, culinary programming, wellness facilities, artist-in-residence programmes, research and education initiatives and expanded community partnerships.

The hospitality programme is being developed in partnership with Virunga Mountain Spirits, with Kinigi Table serving as the estate's culinary and food-and-beverage partner.

For de la Roche, the broader objective is to create a destination that links agriculture with Rwanda's rapidly developing tourism and hospitality sectors.

'We want this to bring a new culture of fine wine in East Africa, and having the best be here from Rwanda,' he said.

VINMUSA's development comes as Rwanda continues to diversify its tourism offering beyond traditional wildlife experiences, with the estate seeking to add premium wine, gastronomy, luxury accommodation and high-elevation agriculture to the country's growing tourism economy.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/inside-rwandas-first-22m-vineyard-estate-seeking-to-put-the-country-on-the-fine-wine-map/

Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Stanford University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences investigated compounds called plasmalogens, which are naturally occurring fats found in high levels in sea squirts.

Sea squirts are marine animals eaten in parts of Asia, including Korea and Japan.

Plasmalogens are important components of cell membranes and are particularly abundant in the brain, heart and immune cells. Their levels naturally decline with age.

In the study, researchers added plasmalogens to the diets of aging mice and examined changes in their memory, brain health and physical appearance.

The results showed that the treated mice performed significantly better in tests of learning and memory than older mice that did not receive the supplements.

Researchers used the Morris water maze, a common test in which mice must learn to locate a hidden platform.

After five days of training, mice receiving plasmalogens reached the platform faster, performing more like younger animals.

When scientists examined their brains, they found that the treated mice had more synapses, the connections that allow nerve cells to communicate. These connections also appeared to be in better condition.

The researchers also found substantially lower levels of inflammation in the brains of mice receiving plasmalogens.

Chronic inflammation in the aging brain can damage nerve cells and interfere with communication between brain cells, potentially contributing to cognitive decline.

Another surprising finding involved the mice's appearance. According to the researchers, older mice receiving plasmalogens developed new hair that was thicker, darker and glossier than that of untreated mice.

Scientists believe plasmalogens may work through several mechanisms.

They may encourage the development of neurons and synapses, improve the flexibility of cell membranes and potentially influence the gut-brain connection.

However, researchers stress that the findings do not yet prove that plasmalogens can reverse aging in humans.

The study was conducted in mice, and further research is needed to determine whether similar effects occur in people, what dosage might be effective and whether long-term supplementation is safe.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/seafood-compound-reverses-signs-of-aging-in-mice-study-finds/

The affected section of Nyungwe National Park is located in Muganza Sector, Nyaruguru District.

The findings were announced by Nyaruguru District Mayor Dr. Emmanuel Murwanashyaka on the evening of September 4, 2026, following a fire that had burned in the park for more than a week.

The fire was eventually extinguished through joint efforts involving local residents and security organs, including the Rwanda National Police and Rwanda Defence Force, as well as staff from the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

Speaking to IGIHE, Mayor Murwanashyaka said preliminary investigations had established that the fire was started by a resident who had entered the park illegally to harvest honey.

The suspect is currently being investigated, although the mayor declined to disclose his identity, saying the case was still under investigation.

'It is still under investigation,' Mayor Murwanashyaka said.

The mayor urged residents to comply with the law and avoid activities that could put protected areas at risk.

He also called on the public to take precautions against fires in general, warning that wildfires can cause significant damage to the environment and other resources.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/nyaruguru-beekeeper-linked-to-fire-that-ravaged-part-of-nyungwe-national-park/

The deal highlights Nvidia's growing interest in open source artificial intelligence, as the chipmaker looks beyond its powerful processors and expands its role in the software and platforms that support AI development.

Hugging Face has become an important platform for AI developers, researchers and companies by providing a place where users can share and access AI models, datasets and applications.

The platform has more than 18 million developers and 200,000 companies, according to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

It hosts millions of AI models and datasets and has become one of the most widely used resources for developers working with artificial intelligence.

Despite the acquisition, Nvidia said Hugging Face will remain an open platform.

It will continue supporting different cloud computing providers and various types of AI accelerators rather than being limited exclusively to Nvidia technology.

This approach is significant because many AI developers and businesses increasingly rely on open source models that they can modify and adapt for their own needs.

It also offers an alternative to depending entirely on proprietary AI systems operated by companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

Nvidia has also committed $1 billion to retaining Hugging Face employees as part of the transaction, according to the AP report.

The acquisition comes as Nvidia continues to benefit from the global AI boom. Its graphics processing units, or GPUs, have become essential infrastructure for training and running advanced AI models.

The company has increasingly expanded beyond selling chips, investing in software, cloud computing and other technologies designed to support the development of AI systems.

The Hugging Face deal also comes at a time when the AI industry is facing growing questions about the cost of developing increasingly powerful models, their environmental impact and the potential effect of automation on jobs.

Hugging Face itself has recently faced security concerns after AI-related systems were hacked, highlighting the growing cybersecurity challenges facing companies operating in the AI ecosystem.

The acquisition would give Nvidia a stronger position in the software side of artificial intelligence while giving Hugging Face access to Nvidia's enormous resources and technological ecosystem.

Nvidia's shares rose nearly 2% following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the potential of the deal.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/nvidia-to-acquire-ai-platform-hugging-face-for-13-billion/

Bonnethead sharks, scientifically known as Sphyrna tiburo, are small relatives of hammerhead sharks and are recognized by their distinctive shovel-shaped heads.

They are the only shark species currently known to show clear differences in head shape between males and females.

Adult male bonnethead sharks typically have a more pointed head, while females tend to have a smoother and rounder shape.

Scientists had previously suggested that the pointed shape in males developed when they reached sexual maturity.

However, a new study has found that the process is more complicated.

Researchers discovered that young bonnethead sharks of both sexes initially have relatively pointed heads.

As the sharks grow older, their heads gradually become rounder, with the change being much more pronounced in females.

The finding challenges the idea that males develop their pointed heads as a result of reaching sexual maturity.

The researchers also investigated whether differences in diet could explain the different head shapes.

They studied bonnethead sharks from Biscayne Bay and Tampa Bay in Florida and found that the two populations fed within different food webs.

However, males and females living in the same area generally relied on similar food sources.

This suggested that differences in diet or feeding behaviour were unlikely to be responsible for the differences in head shape.

Between May 2022 and May 2023, researchers sampled 105 bonnethead sharks in Biscayne Bay and another 39 in the Tampa Bay region.

They measured the sharks and photographed their heads before releasing them. The researchers later analyzed the photographs to measure the curvature and shape of the sharks' heads.

They also examined muscle samples from 137 sharks for carbon and nitrogen isotope signatures.

These chemical markers helped researchers understand the sharks' positions within local food webs and identify differences between populations.

Although the study ruled out diet as the main explanation, scientists still do not know exactly why the sharks' head shapes change differently between males and females.

Researchers believe swimming performance or changes linked to reproduction could provide possible explanations.

Future studies may examine how head shape develops during embryonic growth and whether different head shapes provide swimming advantages at different stages of life.

The researchers also plan to study bonnethead sharks from other areas to determine whether similar patterns occur across different populations.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/scientists-overturn-long-held-theory-about-bonnethead-sharks-unusual-heads/

Stella made the appeal in a social media post, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support shown to her family while also criticizing what she described as insensitive comments and misinformation circulating online following Dolly's death.

Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer.

Her death prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans, musicians and public figures around the world.

Stella said the family has been deeply touched by the genuine love and respect shown to Dolly, but acknowledged that dealing with grief while facing public attention has also been difficult.

She particularly raised concerns about the spread of artificial intelligence generated content and other misleading material online, saying such content has added to the pressure faced by the family during their period of mourning.

According to Stella, Dolly had always chosen to focus on positivity rather than becoming involved in divisive political discussions.

She said her sister deliberately avoided political commentary because she did not want to contribute to negativity.

Stella described Dolly as a compassionate and kind person whose approach to life was reflected in both her music and the way she treated others.

She urged people who admired Dolly to honor her memory by embracing the values she represented, including kindness, tolerance, respect and empathy.

Stella also encouraged people to spend less time seeking validation online and instead focus on meaningful interactions and supporting those around them.

The message comes days after Stella had shared another emotional tribute to her sister, recalling their close relationship and the private moments they shared away from Dolly's global fame.

She previously described Dolly as one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people she had ever known. Stella also revealed that Dolly remained concerned about helping others even during her illness.

Dolly Parton, whose career spanned decades, became one of the most influential figures in country music through songs including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You.

Beyond music, she was widely recognized for her philanthropy, particularly through the Dollywood Foundation's Imagination Library.

Her family has continued to encourage people wishing to honor her memory to support causes connected to her legacy.

For Stella, however, honoring Dolly goes beyond remembering her achievements. She wants people to reflect the kindness, compassion and generosity that she believes defined her sister's life.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/stella-parton-calls-for-compassion-after-sister-dollys-death/