The annual online South African contemporary dance conference JOMBA! MASIHAMBISANE DIALOGUES, is set to be hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts’ JOMBA! from 22nd to 24th of May.

Now in its fourth edition the conference has attracted significant participation from around the globe; from dance-makers, academics, dancers, educators, and researchers from 11 countries including Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, France, Germany, South Africa, UK, USA, and Zimbabwe.

The conference which is free and open to all interested, features keynote addresses, panel discussions, as well as “abstracts or papers” presented by participants. 

To further unpack we talk to Thobile Maphanga the assistant curator and JOMBA! Project manager 

The annual online South African contemporary dance conference JOMBA! MASIHAMBISANE DIALOGUES, is set to be hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts’ JOMBA! from 22nd to 24th of May.
Now in its fourth edition the conference has attracted significant participation from around the globe; from dance-makers, academics, dancers, educators, and researchers from 11 countries including Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, France, Germany, South Africa, UK, USA, and Zimbabwe.
The conference which is free and open to all interested, features keynote addresses, panel discussions, as well as “abstracts or papers” presented by participants. 
To further unpack we talk to Thobile Maphanga the assistant curator and JOMBA! Project manager

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SA online contemporary dance conference attracts global participation

Finding the balance of storytelling and landing a palatable joke

Comedian, MC, writer and actor Linde Sibanda is known for carefully curating his punch lines while captivating the audience with the storyline.

With a little over 6 years in comedy, Linde has performed at various shows and has made 3 comedy appearances on the Dan Nicol Show. He has also opened for comedy greats such as Dillan Oliphant, in his show Comedy in Progress and Eugene Khoza in Eugene Khoza Live.

Not only has he performed for such giants in comedy, but he has also written and performed his debut one-man show, to a sold-out audience in April 2022. Linde capped off 2022 by being nominated for 2 Savanna Comics' Choice Awards.

Finding the balance of storytelling and landing a palatable joke
Comedian, MC, writer and actor Linde Sibanda is known for carefully curating his punch lines while captivating the audience with the storyline.
With a little over 6 years in comedy, Linde has performed at various shows and has made 3 comedy appearances on the Dan Nicol Show. He has also opened for comedy greats such as Dillan Oliphant, in his show Comedy in Progress and Eugene Khoza in Eugene Khoza Live.
Not only has he performed for such giants in comedy, but he has also written and performed his debut one-man show, to a sold-out audience in April 2022. Linde capped off 2022 by being nominated for 2 Savanna Comics' Choice Awards.

Finding the balance of storytelling and landing a palatable joke

Absa in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA) is set to host the 38th edition of the Pan-African art competition; Absa L’Atelier. Every year emerging visual artists from across Africa are given the opportunity to showcase their talents through the Absa L’Atelier. 

Additionally, the competition offers them a platform to explore themes and contemporary issues, while setting the stage to bring their possibilities to life. One only has to look at the past winning artists who have become Ambassadors, to see how winning the Absa L’Atelier has helped to launch their careers and ultimately to grow their craft on a global stage. 

To further unpack we talk to one of the contemporary artist's Absa L’Atelier will showcase, Eric Joe

Absa in partnership with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA) is set to host the 38th edition of the Pan-African art competition; Absa L’Atelier. Every year emerging visual artists from across Africa are given the opportunity to showcase their talents through the Absa L’Atelier. 
Additionally, the competition offers them a platform to explore themes and contemporary issues, while setting the stage to bring their possibilities to life. One only has to look at the past winning artists who have become Ambassadors, to see how winning the Absa L’Atelier has helped to launch their careers and ultimately to grow their craft on a global stage. 
To further unpack we talk to one of the contemporary artist's Absa L’Atelier will showcase, Eric Joe

The Absa L’Atelier back to promote African artists

Jazz and Afro Soul musician Kapi Gantsu has released a twelve-track album, "Nomatile," in honor of his late aunt; the album includes hits such as "Ekhaya," "Ngiyavuma," and the fan favorite "Llinkomo." Telling stories of his upbringing, love, and relationships in his mother tongue language of isiXhosa, the now Johannesburg-based singer-songwriter found inspiration in hymns, spiritual, and diverse musical traditions that surrounded him. As a songwriter, Kapi enjoys putting together melodies that tell a beautiful love story, as evident in track four on the album titled ‘Lerato.’

Jazz and Afro Soul musician Kapi Gantsu has released a twelve-track album, "Nomatile," in honor of his late aunt; the album includes hits such as "Ekhaya," "Ngiyavuma," and the fan favorite "Llinkomo." Telling stories of his upbringing, love, and relationships in his mother tongue language of isiXhosa, the now Johannesburg-based singer-songwriter found inspiration in hymns, spiritual, and diverse musical traditions that surrounded him. As a songwriter, Kapi enjoys putting together melodies that tell a beautiful love story, as evident in track four on the album titled ‘Lerato.’

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