We Will Not Be Silenced
Towela Kams, Jemimah Golo and Judith Mugweru believe in the power of activism through art. Here's why:
By African Leadership Academy
Curated by: Towela "Kams" Tembo
"During the making of "Colourism" - my first photo series, I found my voice through my lens and then worked with other people who connected with the storyline to help them find their voice, too." Towela Kams reflects.
Cry Out or Die Out? You Choose. (2021) by Jemimah Hyelazira GoloAfrican Leadership Academy
Cry out or Die Out?
Jemimah Golo uses performance art to illustrate colonialism and its lingering effects on the African continent.
Cry Out or Die Out? You Choose. (2021) by Jemimah Hyelazira GoloAfrican Leadership Academy
Jemimah's "What Next?" Factor
Her work as an activist prompts us to think critically about how the past, present and future intersect to solve colonialism.
From an art perspective, Jemimah enjoys using spontaneity in her work to keep the viewer engaged and wondering 'what's next'?
Judith Mugweru questions the compromised authenticity and agency of the representation of African women in the absence of platforms for the voices ofemale writers.
Re-Centering the African Women in Literature (1) (2021) by Judith MugweruAfrican Leadership Academy
Re-Centering the African Women in Literature (7) (2021) by Judith MugweruAfrican Leadership Academy
Re-Centering the African Women in Literature (3) (2021) by Judith MugweruAfrican Leadership Academy
Re-Centering the African Women in Literature (6) (2021) by Judith MugweruAfrican Leadership Academy
Re-Centering the African Women in Literature (4) (2021) by Judith MugweruAfrican Leadership Academy
Re-Centering the African Women in Literature (5) (2021) by Judith MugweruAfrican Leadership Academy
Re-Centering the African Women in Literature (8) (2021) by Judith MugweruAfrican Leadership Academy
