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Hello, art lovers!

July is almost here and have many fun, exciting and interesting things to share in the coming weeks. On June 27, we welcome two exciting artists for a unique joint residency. For six weeks, Butcheca (Moz) and Option (Zim) will join us for six weeks of learning, creation, dialogue and exchange.

On June 29, this Saturday, Nafasi will host the 16th edition of WIKIENDI LIVE! festival alongside the INHERITANCE art exhibition featuring some of the most exciting artists in the country.

July with bring the SAWTI poetry workshop, a solo exhibition by Local Fanatics, and the 3rd edition of Haba na Haba, Dar's biggest contemporary dance festival.

Read on for more on these events and more.

MEET THE ARTIST

Meet the Artist:
Seghito
Seghito, or Annette Ngongi, is a jazz, soul and blues vocalist based in Dar es Salaam. She trained at the Tanzanian House of Talent (THT) and is known for her high energy performance and strong vocals. Inspired by African icons like Fela Kuti and Miriam Makeba and western stars like Amy Winehouse, her songs fuse jazz, traditional beats, and afro blues and reggae to a new level. Expect her to take the vibe to a new level when she takes the Nafasi stage on June 29 for Wikiendi Live.

More info HERE

RECENT EVENTS

TFL Screening: Queen of Maasai
Nafasi and our friends from Tanzania Film Lab hosted the June edition of monthly screenings. On show was Queen of Maasai, a film about culture, identity and the power of love to transcend boundaries.

This is Where I Live
This is Where I Live, the first solo exhibition by up and coming artist Lazaro Samuel, is set to close on June 29.
Join us this week for a last look at his extraordinary collection.
Gallery open hours: Mon-Sat, 10am -4pm

FEATURED ARTWORK
by Butcheca

Buffalo's Friends
100cm x 70 cm
Mixed Media
2013

Butcheca (MOZ) will be at Nafasi for six week residency beginning June 27..

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our full calendar of events is on our website here.

Picha-Time, an photo collective led by Nicholas Calvin, will guide a new look the images and stories of an Iconic part of East African Inheritance, the simple yet irreplaceable Kanga. This is a participatory workshop for the public -- no previous experience is required!
CHAP CHAP INHERITANCE w/ Picha Time 3-6 pm Saturday June 29th

This Saturday, Nafasi Art Space invites you to join our most captivating artists as they contemplate the beauty and complexity of heritage.
INHERITANCE art Exhibition opening 6-10pm Saturday June 29th

Wikiendi Live is a Nafasi's showcase arts festival, featuring a full day of activities, exhibitions, open studios, and performances. Chap Chap and the Inheritance Exhibition will open the event, followed by a full evening of music, dance, and poetry. Please check out the full line up on the Facebook event page.
WIKIENDI LIVE FESTIVAL 7pm - 1am Saturday June 29th

On July 3 Nafasi Art Space will be partnering with the SAWTI project for a workshop that examines the power of poetry to keep memory, culture and history alive. Sign up by emailing sawtiproject@gmail.com
SAWTI POETRY WORKSHOP 10-5pm Wednesday June 3rd

The 3rd Edition of the Dar's biggest contemporary dance Festival is here. Join us on July 13 and 14 for a celebration of East African Dance Heritage,
HABA NA HABA DANCE FESTIVAL 7-11pm, July 12-13

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE ENTRANCE! Bring a friend

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Our 2019 programme is generously supported by The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Pro Helvetia Johannesburg, The African Arts Trust, and our Friends of Nafasi giving programme.

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