A few words about your artistic career
I'm an actor and storyteller in the MUFWANKOLO troupe, a legendary Swahili folk theatre company from Katanga, as well as a composer and singer in the MUJIK'A KWETU group. Since then, I've been trying to promote multiculturalism by combining Katangan influences with new European and West African sounds.
How long have you been an artist?
I started out as an actor in the Mufwankolo theatre company in 1999. I formed the musical group Mujik-a Kwetu in 2009.
Why did you apply for this scholarship? How will the scholarship support you?
I applied for this grant because it will allow the troupe and the group to participate hand in hand in a socio-political project and to be part of a long-term reflection on social justice. This opportunity will enable us to carry out a high-quality public service project.
What are your concrete artistic objectives after this residency?
Producing the show at the Institut Français and the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles in Lubumbashi, then on local stages in the city and province, to get the message across in rural areas.
