Mama Sava

Mama Sava (born in 1995 Umunyana Analyssa, also reported as Munyana Analissa) is a Rwandan actress known for her roles in the television series Seburikoko and Papa Sava. She began pursuing acting professionally in 2017 and became widely known for playing the wife of the character Papa Sava. She has spoken about discovering her acting talent as a child, the challenges of entering the film industry, and the support she received from fellow actor Niyitegeka Gratien. Quotes Acting and her career "I started feeling that I had a talent for acting when I was five years old." VIDEO: Mama Sava! Yavuze kuri ruswa y’igitsina, ibitazwi kuri Papa Sava na Ndimbati, ihene yagabiwe na Sekuru n’ibindi, InyaRwanda, 10 January 2019. Translated from Kinyarwanda. "The film Papa Sava was a film in which I encountered something extraordinary. Acting alongside Papa Sava, and being known as his wife, meant much more than I expected. That film gave me money and a name." Yabaye ishyiga ry’inyuma mu ntege nke zanjye – Mama Sava kuri Papa Sava wamuhinduriye ubuzima, InyaRwanda, 9 March 2026. Translated from Kinyarwanda. Support and perseverance "He never abandoned me when I was struggling." Yabaye ishyiga ry’inyuma mu ntege nke zanjye – Mama Sava kuri Papa Sava wamuhinduriye ubuzima, InyaRwanda, 9 March 2026. Translated from Kinyarwanda. "He gave me the opportunity to develop my talent in acting and theatre." Yabaye ishyiga ry’inyuma mu ntege nke zanjye – Mama Sava kuri Papa Sava wamuhinduriye ubuzima, InyaRwanda, 9 March 2026. Translated from Kinyarwanda. External links Interview with InyaRwanda, 2019 Interview with InyaRwanda, 2026