Reawakening Memory & Wellness Through African Arts in Care
“Where rhythm remembers, and stories heal.”
The project will deliver African arts-based performances and participatory workshops across four (4) care homes in Swale and Sittingbourne. The programme combines live performance, storytelling, rhythm, and culturally rooted artistic expression to promote wellbeing, memory stimulation, inclusion, and intergenerational connection within care environments.
The article highlights Natasha Trotman’s film “(Non) Normative Imaginaries and (Im)Materialities (NNIM),” which delves into the experiences of disabled and neurodivergent individuals, challenging conventional societal norms. As part of Somerset House Studios’ “Hyper Functional, Ultra Healthy” series, the film invites audiences to reconsider and expand their understanding of reality, advocating for disability justice and inclusivity by exploring alternative perspectives…
The UK musical stage play “Adungu Tale” made its Ugandan debut on May 1, 2024, at the National Theatre. Produced by Bantu Arts UK and led by Ugandan cultural performer Steven Kasamba, the play told the story of a mixed-race child discovering their African heritage through the traditional Adungu instrument. The production celebrated African culture with traditional…
The article spotlights Steven Kasamba, a Ugandan cultural leader and CEO of Bantu Arts and ACD Arts. Kasamba is recognized for his contributions to promoting African culture through arts and education, both in Uganda and the UK. His work emphasizes cultural preservation and empowerment, particularly within the African diaspora, blending traditional and contemporary art forms…
The musical play “Adungu Tale,” a collaboration between the UK and Uganda, recently premiered at the National Theatre in Uganda. Directed by Steven Kasamba and produced by Bantu Arts UK, the play delves into African heritage through the journey of a mixed-race child and the traditional Adungu instrument. The performance celebrated cultural diversity with music, dance, and…