The etymology of the Root word ‘Ngoma’ is found amongst many nations’ tribes and regions in southern, central and West Africa. Janzen argued that Ngoma is a proto-Bantu cognate within which exists an ecology of related institutions such as the practice of medicine, divination, crafts, music, and ritual. Kwasukasukela Arts Collective practices and believes that Ngoma is a proto-Bantu consciousness that predates any forms of animism, religion, or spiritual practice on the African Continent. Therefore, the artistic expression of Ngoma can be treated as a key to unlocking the medicinal and spiritual richness of our ancient ancestry through its practice.

Thus, Kwasukasukela Arts Collective will hope to explore this richness through 2 days of co-creative workshops in Berlin at Oyoun on the 24 and 25 of January 2023.
Through outlining the many properties sound medicine and movement medicine have, we will aim to co-curate and facilitate a congregation of Ngoma as an Afrocentric path of enlightenment. The workshop will aim to teach people the power of their own voice and body through an African healing ecology rooted in an ancient art form Ngoma, which originates in southern Africa, pre-coloniality.

Ticket: 10 Euro
Registration in advance is required. For registration please email your name and surname to kartscollective@gmail.com 
Language: English
Notes: Bring comfortable clothing and small mat if you have

24 + 25. January 2023