Sankha, An AfriLand Story
A dual exhibit that blends Africanfuturistic sounds, narratives and visuals to celebrate the power of choice in shaping our future.
By African Leadership Academy
Curated By: Umazi Mvurya
Sankha, an AfriLand Story, is part of the Ancient Civilizations & Futuristic Visions exhibit featuring works that draw from African stories and experiences to reimagine the present and inspire new futures.
Meet the Sonic Artist
Tayamika, from Malawi, is a multifaceted artist passionate about music. She has performed at major events and engaged global audiences. Now, poised to study Psychology, she seeks to merge creativity with understanding the human psyche, using art for healing.
Meet the Visual Artist
Kenyan artist Umazi Mvurya uses visual arts to envision a world free from inequality. Her impactful installations and media promote change. Known for leading the peace-driven I Am Kenyan Project, she's a TedX Teen fellow and recognized by BBC for her activism and visionary art.
Sankha ~ An AfriLand Story
What story will rise from the remnants of our identity? This duo exhibit A-Fri-Land and Sankha, offers a philosophical journey through time and heritage merging indigenous rights with Africanfuturism to transcend history and celebrate the power of choice in shaping our future.
AfriLand (2024) by Umazi MvuryaAfrican Leadership Academy
Sankha
"Yosankha. Kwa fika nthawi yosankha. (To choose. The time has come to choose.)" These Chichewa words frame "Sankha," an anthem blending Malawi's traditional and modern sounds urging us to transcend past grievances and shape a future beyond our history.
AfriLand (2024) by Umazi MvuryaAfrican Leadership Academy
AfriLand
"A-Fri-Land" envisions a future where everyone's right to land and peace is recognized. Through vibrant, floral aesthetics, it reimagines a world where ancestral connections are honored and urges us to acknowledge the past, but focus on building a prosperous, inclusive future for all.
AfriLand (2024) by Umazi MvuryaAfrican Leadership Academy
Together, "A-Fri-Land" and "Sankha" challenge us to envision a future healed from past injustices. What world do we dream of? How can we start living today as if our visions for tomorrow are already realized? What steps can we take to embody the change we seek?
AfriLand (2024) by Umazi MvuryaAfrican Leadership Academy
Urging us to reflect on how we can embody love, compassion, and peace for one another. Despite our diverse pasts, how can we unite in pursuit of a better future? What actions will lead us there?
AfriLand (2024) by Umazi MvuryaAfrican Leadership Academy
Curated By: Umazi Mvurya
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