A new generation of creatives of African descent is reshaping Switzerland’s cultural landscape—challenging conventions through bold aesthetics, critical inquiry, and fresh perspectives rooted in diasporic experience.

In this dynamic episode of Africa Basel Conversations, moderator Keabetswe Boccomino of Afrinova brings together voices from across the African diaspora in Switzerland and Europe. Working across design, sound, research, and visual culture, the panellists explore how diasporic artists reclaim space, resist dominant narratives, and establish new paradigms of artistic excellence.

From reimagining heritage to confronting socio-political structures, this conversation delves into the power of creativity as cultural resistance and affirmation. These practitioners are not only shaping their immediate communities—they are emerging as influential contributors to the global art discourse.

Guests:

• Tracy September – Artist and cultural practitioner

• Joshua Amissah – Multidisciplinary designer and researcher

• Sinzo Aanza – Writer, artist, and political commentator

Moderated by:

Keabetswe Boccomino – Curator, cultural producer, and founder of Afrinova