Malawian poets Q Malewezi and Christina Kamwendo have been chosen to take part within the African Stories for Social Change (ASSC) programme scheduled for 14 to 16 April this 12 months.
Malewezi, who’s Presidential Advisor on Arts and Creative in Malawi, has made it as a mentor whereas Kamwendo will be part of 19 others in Africa to undergone the mentorship programme in Accra Ghana.
An announcement launched by African Social Movements Baraza mentioned as a part of the third occasion, the organisation’s sponsors Trust Africa has partnered Thrive Africa to run the programme.
Reads the assertion partly: “ASSC harnesses the ability of storytelling to amplify the voices and work of social actions, shedding gentle on important social justice points and driving collective motion.
“Twenty distinctive storytellers from throughout the continent have been chosen for the ASSC programme. These embrace photographers, filmmakers, writers, poets, and multi-media storytellers who’re deeply engaged with social actions and are engaged on compelling tasks that commemorate activism, moral inquiry and social influence.
“Their contributions will be featured through exhibitions, publications and digital platforms at the ASM Baraza, fostering important dialogues on the role of and power of social movements in fostering accountability, justice and transformation.”
The African Stories for will kick off with a six-week mentorship programme guided by skilled mentors corresponding to Malewezi.
Writing on his Facebook Page, Malewezi mentioned he was excited to affix as a artistic mentor for the 2025 programme.
Reads the submit: “Storytelling is a robust device for shaping narratives, preserving tradition and driving change. Through poetry, spoken phrase and writing, I’ve shared African tales on world levels and labored to construct artistic areas via Kweza Arts.
“Looking forward to mentoring young multimedia storytellers in reclaiming and amplying African narratives at the third African Social Movements Baraza in Accra, Ghana from 14 to 16 April, 2025.”
Other members are from Egypt, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, South Africa, Sudan and Zimbabwe.
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