Name: Fun, fierce and fantastical African art
Uploaded: 2017-08-29T14:36:36Z
Duration: 5 min 1 s
Description: We're so used to narratives out of Africa being about war, poverty and devastation, says TED Fellow Wanuri Kahiu. Where's the fun? Introducing "AfroBubbleGum" -- African art that's vibrant, lighthearted and without a political agenda. Rethink the value of all that is unserious as Kahiu explains why we need art that captures the full range of human experiences to tell the stories of Africa.

We're so used to narratives out of Africa being about war, poverty and devastation, says TED Fellow Wanuri Kahiu. Where's the fun? Introducing "AfroBubbleGum" -- African art that's vibrant, lighthearted and without a political agenda. Rethink the value of all that is unserious as Kahiu explains why we need art that captures the full range of human experiences to tell the stories of Africa.

Wanuri Kahiu: Fun, fierce and fantastical African art

Fun, fierce and fantastical African art

AfroBubbleGum art champions vibrant, whimsical African narratives, challenging the continent's stereotype-laden storytelling.

Questioning the single story of Africa limited to adversity, AfroBubbleGum is a call for diverse narratives embracing joy and creativity.

Embracing fun as a political act, AfroBubbleGum art underscores the power of joyful African stories in shaping perceptions of worthiness.