黑料吃瓜 hosts two prominent African Artists in honor of Black History Month
African creativity and performance explored with an exhibition of the art of Bruce Onobrakpeya and readings of the work of Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka.
, in association with the , and the will present a public exhibition of the works of artist Bruce Onobrakpeya (Feb. 10 - March 15), culminating in a moderated discussion panel and staged readings of the works of Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka (March 2).
These two prominent African artists are expected to appear live on Wednesday, March 2, 4- 7 p.m. at 黑料吃瓜 in honor of Black History Month and in celebration of the 50th anniversary of 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Department of Africana Studies. Also accompanying them will be Onobrakpeya鈥檚 curator Kehinde Ekundayo.
The 黑料吃瓜 exhibition of the art and sculpture of Onobrakpeya will run Feb. 18 - March 17 in the University Art Gallery on the 4th Floor of the School of Art and Design. This will be the first time his work is seen in the San Diego region. A public reception and walkthrough of the exhibition with Onobrakpeya and curator Kennii is set for Wednesday, Mar. 2 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
The exhibition will culminate on Wednesday, Mar. 2 with an evening of live traditional African music, public readings of Soyinka鈥檚 work, and an open discussion between Soyinka and Onobrakpeya on 鈥淎frican Creativity and Performance鈥� from 5 - 8 p.m. in the ballroom of the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.
Dr. Olateju Kareem, the director of the Wole Soyinka Cultural Exchange, will open the event with an introduction of the goals and accomplishments of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange.
The works of Soyinka are set to be presented through an evening of public readings. These readings will include six scenes from six plans written by Soyinka, including 鈥淒eath and the King鈥檚 Horseman.鈥� The evening will conclude with a performance by Rising African star and award-winning singer Aduke.
The exhibition and related events are funded by Student Success Fees.
The content within this article has been edited by Lizbeth Persons.
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