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Eric Ngangare, known primarily by his stage name, Eric 1Key, is a multilingual hip-hop poet, spoken word artist, blogger, and actor in Kigali, Rwanda. He is also an advocate for increasing access to venues that encourage artistic expression, particularly theaters. In February 2015, Ngangare created his debut album, Entre 2, to critical acclaim. 1Key's work emphasizes questions of identity and forgotten history. Born in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he came to Rwanda in 1997; he has also lived in the Republic of Congo and Uganda.