Exploring Ruptures of Continental Solidarities, Where to Go?

In this conversation, panellists explored the question: Where do African artists go after achieving a certain level of acclaim while practising on the continent? Through the lens of both personal and collective longings, they examined the forces that anchor their artistic practices and shape their decisions to remain rooted in Africa, despite international recognition. Looking back at the revolutionary ideals of Pan-Africanism and Negritude, and considering contemporary ideological blocs shaping artistic practice and solidarities within Africa. This discussion provoked reflection on the realities faced by mid-career African artists who continue to work on the continent despite gaining global recognition.