MBOHO EXHIBITION​

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Mboho is an annual celebration of African creativity, dedicated to exploring and showcasing a diverse array of artistic forms. It is a gathering of vision and voice - a platform where African stories are shared boldly through visual art, fashion, music, and cultural expression. Mboho exists not just to exhibit work, but to honour heritage, ignite imagination, and build a movement around African identity and innovation.

 

The exhibition highlights a rich spectrum of disciplines including music, painting, photography, body art, textiles, sculpture, pottery, masks and more - each deeply rooted in storytelling, craftsmanship, and ancestral memory. With a strong focus on concept development and historical depth, Mboho fosters an appreciation for creative process and the meaning behind each work.

 

Visual arts are presented through painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, pottery, and photography, inviting viewers to engage with layered narratives and culturally grounded perspectives. Rather than follow trends, the work curated under Mboho emphasises authenticity, experimentation, and the power of artistic voice to shift perceptions.

 

In the realm of fashion and textile design, Mboho showcases clothing collections, textile art, and fabric innovations through immersive and curated installations. This alternative to traditional runway formats allows audiences to connect more intimately with the materials, techniques, and cultural narratives woven into each piece. The textiles on display are not just garments, but artworks - forms of resistance, pride, connectivity, memory, and reimagination.

 

The musical component celebrates handcrafted instruments and sound art from across the continent. These are more than tools of music; they are cultural artefacts, often made by artisans whose craft has been passed down through generations. Through live demonstrations and contextual storytelling, Mboho offers a sensory experience that links sound to place, tradition, and identity.

 

At its core, Mboho is committed to cultural diversity, reinvention, representation, and the advancement of African creativity on a global scale. It is a space where existing and debut voices are amplified with care, where traditional knowledge is celebrated alongside contemporary innovation, and where art is used as a force for connection, healing, and transformation.