Awarded Solo newcomer #Solo DuoFestival NRW+Friends in Koln.
Beloved « Oui ou Non »is a solo contemporary dance performance,choreographed by dancer herself Kezia Jonah.
‘‘ Woman is the pillar of humanity. Through love, she gives life to man andinstills in him the values that make him proud. Despite her inescapableimportance to human existence, women unfortunately remain, for somepeople, a marginalized being. To remedy this, the fight must be led mainly byherself. All women are greatly deserving of love and respect.”
This performance honors all the women who have endured trauma physical and moral abuse,dancer relived these events using images, different personalities stories of lacked bravery to speak out.
CREDIT:
Title :BELOVED ‘’ Oui ou Non ( Work in Progress )
Choreographer/Performer :Kezia Jonah
Slam : Makua Joma
Composers :Willy Razafimanjary ,DJ elephant
Musicians : Jean mermoz,Papisse bouky,Wielfried Ambroise
Photo : Lehibe Chan
Cooproduction :Prince Claus Fund
DIFFUSION:
–Ankata (Africa Simply the best )2021 – Burkina Faso
-Festival Arts Tracks ,Dalifort,Dialao -Senegal
-Biennal Tanzhausbildung 2024- Munich
-Solo duo Festival International NRW+Friends 2024 – Koln (Winner)
-Temps fort 2 Festival , French Institut -Madagascar
-Festival #FRAGILE Under Construction, Pina bausch Zentrum Wuppertal
African loop & Ecole des sables »Keur » selected in Festival#FRAGILE Pina Bausch Zentrum
Telling the story of our heritage, giving value to our craft
Praising our knowledge ,and shedding light on our home,
Before it disappears.
It serves as a metaphor for a noble material, utilized in a
savoir-faire passed down through generations, yet slowly being set aside in favor of
modernity. It is a thread to unravel intricacies of our societies to preserve elders; wisdom in the context of climate change.
This danced tale is the result of collective works by young artists from Senegal, Madagascar,Gabon, the Comoros Islands, and France.
All of them have firsthand witnessed the
devastating impacts of climate change. Moved by their experiences and a shared sense of
urgency, they embarked on a journey to craft a narrative that not only educates but also
captivates and inspires action.
KEUR is more than just a performance. It is a heartfelt portrayal of an African approach to climate solutions.
Through emotive choreography and powerful storytelling, the production
guides its audience on a transformative journey featuring dancers, a comedian, and a singer, to
celebrate the resilience of communities and the preservation of cultural heritage.
For this show,African Loop an organization dedicated to the green economy and art production, partnered with Ecole des Sables the renowned Senegalese dance school founded by Germaine Acogny and Helmut Vogt.
Team :
Production : African Loop – Green economy & art production, Ecole des Sables
Head of Production : Taman Mhoumadi
Choreographer : Kezia Jonah
Writer : Taman Mhoumadi
Performers : Marcelline Nadine Diatta, Babacar Bayo, Saliou Faye, Thérèse Penda Sarr,
Taman Mhoumadi
Scenography : Orassio Ulrich Dougandaga, Modou Thiam
Support :
Centre Culturel Blaise SenghoS