Afrovibes Talk: Legacies of Queerness in the African Diaspora

Inspired by the powerful Afrovibes performance I AM, this panel explores the legacies of queerness within African diasporic communities in the Netherlands. With performer and activist Djuwa Mroivili, performance artist & choreographic-activist Tandile Mbatsha, artist and writer Anne Krul and moderator and creative director Afrovibes Jay Pather.

For many people living between cultures, finding a sense of home and belonging can already be challenging. But for LGBTQ+ individuals, that search often comes with added layers of difficulty. Queer people of African descent may face racism within broader LGBTQ+ spaces, while also encountering rejection or silence in their own communities. As a result, they often find themselves moving between worlds — without ever feeling fully accepted in either.

In this conversation, Black queer makers from different generations share their experiences of navigating these overlapping spaces. What kinds of care and support are needed to live openly and safely? And what legacies of care, solidarity, and resilience can we build on today?

In cooperation with Afrovibes Festival

Programme editor: Merlijn Geurts

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