Emotional Reunion: Burundian Americans Return Home to Rumonge After 30+ Years

In this heartfelt video, Burundian Americans travel back to their homeland after over 30 years to visit their old home in Rumonge, Burundi. The journey is filled with emotion, nostalgia, and powerful family moments. The father, mother, their child, and two other family members reconnect with their roots, visiting the house now lived in by the grandmother—an emotional encounter for the child who meets his grandmother for the very first time. The reunion brings both joy and concern. The grandmother shares her deep worries about the intense presence of witchcraft in the area and recalls how, during her son’s last visit, people came knocking at her door asking for money. Her protective instincts and fear for her family’s safety add a dramatic layer to the reunion. This video captures the beauty and complexity of returning home—where love, tradition, and the challenges of rural life in Burundi all come together. It’s a raw and intimate look into the lives of Burundians living abroad and the emotional impact of reconnecting with family and heritage. Watch to the end to witness a touching family conversation about the siblings the grandmother has met—and those she’s only heard about. Subscribe to Inside Burundi TV for more videos about Burundian culture, real stories, travel experiences, and daily life in Burundi. Follow Inside Burundi TV on social media: TikTok: @InsideBurundiTV Instagram: @InsideBurundiTV Facebook: Inside Burundi TV YouTube: Inside Burundi TV #burundi #burundinews #burunditv #insideburunditv