A single bracelet does not jingle.
Congolese proverb
What is your integration story? Inspired by the topics of integration and culture which were presented during Think Africa Week 2022, a few creatives and performers were asked to share their stories which have been bundled together in this nice read. This collection produced by Singer-Songwriter Ondiso Madete presents a space to explore, discover, and engage with diaspora creatives and performers living in Finland.
My grandmother speaks in tongues
She splatters all the stories that birthed her on the floor
She drains her memories into a fountain I cannot drink from
She opens her heart as wide as the stretch of her arms
But a cold wall stands between us;
a language
…
Snippet of a poem titled “My Mother Tongue” by Neema Komba
Poetry, interviews, proverbs, art and stories from creatives such as J.C Muyonjo, Neema Komba, Ondi, Sunday Mpanduji Ngakama, and Rhea Farley are featured in the collection.
Did you enjoy the collection? If you are curious and interested in the Diaspora creative scene, come, meet, and discover more Diaspora creatives every month at the Think Africa Lounge – Creatives Corner. The Creatives Corner is a new concept that brings people from diverse backgrounds who are in the creative / artistic space to experience something interesting and new, share experiences, connect to people and have a good time.
Find out when the next meetup, theme and venue from the Event Calendar.
