About Léonce Ngabo
Born 1951. Léonce Ngabo is a Burundian film director, actor, manufacturer, singer and screenwriter.
Léonce Ngabo (born 1951) is a Burundian film director. His 1992 film Gito l'ingrat was the first Burundian feature film.
Life Ngabo studied chemistry, but kept up his musical interests and wrote the screenplay for a short film and a fairy tale. With the support of a Swiss film-maker, he secured an advance for a full-length feature film. The resulting film, Gito l'ingrat, received international attention.
Ngabo is the founder and chairperson of International Festival of Cinema and Broadcasting in Burundi (FESTICAB). and was elected as EAFN's chair.
Filmography
As director Gito l'ingrat [Gito the Ungrateful], 1992 Burundi 1850-1962, 2010
As actor Un dimanche à Kigali [A Sunday in Kigali], 2006
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Léonce Ngabo?
Burundian singer and film director
When was Léonce Ngabo born?
Léonce Ngabo was born in 1951 in Bujumbura.
What is Léonce Ngabo's occupation?
Léonce Ngabo is a film director, actor, manufacturer, singer and screenwriter.
What nationality is Léonce Ngabo?
Léonce Ngabo is Burundian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Léonce Ngabo. https://biography.guide/leonce-ngabo/
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