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    “We Are Afrika”—a World Bank Group exhibition showcasing the work of African artists—explores the theme of progress in different African contexts and presents visions of the future.

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VIDEO Jan 30, 2023

We Are Afrika

"We Are Afrika" is a World Bank Group exhibition showcasing the work of African artists. It explores Africa's development progress and visions of the future. The exhibition is aligned with the Bank's focus on climate change and Africa Human Capital Plan, which highlights the importance of the health, knowledge and skills.
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    Seychelles

    Christine Chetty Payet

    Christine Chetty Payet was born in the Seychelles in 1969. She is currently Director of the Seychelles Institute of Art and Design. In 2017 she was appointed as the Chairperson for the Creative Industries and National Events Agency in Seychelles.
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    Botswana

    Kim Karabo Makin

    Kim Karabo Makin is a MFA student at UCT, combining sculpture, sound, installation, and research in her work. Her multicultural background informs her art, with a focus on context in identity formation.
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    Rwanda

    Cedric Mizero

    Cedric Mizero, self-taught artist from Rwanda, enjoys experimenting with art and fashion using techniques learned from fellow artists. Mixing disciplines and emotions, he raises a voice for love through art.
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    Sudan

    Enas Satir

    Enas Satir, Sudanese visual artist and graphic designer. In her work she focuses on issues of race, blackness and African identity and is inspired by the complexity and beauty of her background and home country of Sudan.
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    Sudan

    Alaa Satir

    Artist, activist and illustrator from Khartoum, Sudan. Alaa graduated in architecture from the University of Khartoum and is currently pursuing an MA in illustration and visual media at the University of the Arts, London, UK
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    Zimbabwe

    Agness Yombwe

    Agness Buya Yombwe (b. 1966, Zambia) is a mixed media artist and co-founder of the Wayi Wayi Art Studio and Gallery based in Livingstone, Zambia. Her artistic practice explores indigenous knowledge systems of the Bemba people of Zambia.
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    Tanzania

    Valerie Amani

    Artistic explorer from Dar es salaam. Using a multi-disciplinary approach incorporating textile, poetry, moving image and digital collage, she experiments with notions of memory, hybrid spirituality and the complexities of body.
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    Burundi

    Charissa Daniella Iradukunda

    Daniella is a photographer who developed her passion for the craft as a student studying computer and telecommunications at the Iteletique School in Burundi.
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