: Karl Adu Dankwah, Kamal ntil, Samera Sidiku-Buari, Ayiku, Evelyn Galle-Ansah, r Nyarko, Frances Benjamin eonard-Quarmyne, Nicholas a Atsugah, Christian Nartey, Yaa Kankam, Melih Celik, y Enns, Dariya Maminova, akata, Justina Adwoa-Adu, arh, Eric Awere, Richard urankyi, Angelica Kankam, Amoabeng, Phillip Barth, edict Quaye, Kofi Antonio, m Kunutsor, Simon Eifeler, biodun Odukoya, Petra Kron
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framewalk framewalk framewalk Ten days later my whole inner being is still possessed by magical memories of all these tiny bits and pieces forming this unique entity we call framewalk. My jam—packed senses, flashbacks of sound snippets, shadowy movements and the overall joy and happiness, culminating in an answer given by the student audience at the Haduwa Apata performance. Performers: Where is love? Audience: Oh, we are here! framewalk in its über-intensity, framewalk’s constant stepping out of its own frame, its dissolving boundaries, its dissipating, breaking, clearing views and beliefs, asking to create space for something new within us, appealing to the artists, the organisers, the young performers and not to forget to the audience. Its adamant proposal to revalue, reclassify and renegotiate with ourselves and our views of life, opening up for life’s daily changes, be it an improvement or just a simple modification of what used to be. Urban societies all over the world are in flux constantly, noteless to some, threatening to others. Framewalk provides its own share to people ready for the next step, offering lavishly opportunites to recreate. Whether we accept and apply this godsend or not, this is up to each and everyone of us. Petra Kron
Day One / Two 09:00 General Warm up 09:30—13:30 Workshop 1 / Workshop 2 Lunch 14:30-16:30 Workshop 3 17:00 Showing of the day/Team Day Three 09:00 General Warm up 09:30—14:00 Workshop Dance/Dancers; Music/Musicians; Drama/Actors Lunch 15:00 Workshops continue Day Four 09:00 General Warm up 09:30—12:30 Workshop 1 / 2 / 3 12:30—13:30 Workshop all genre groups Lunch 14:30 Let’s see it all Day Five 09:00—13:30 working on transitions 15:00 run-throughs 20:00 final presentation Day Six Trip to HADUWA Cultural Institute, Apam: Presentation for regional school classes Day Seven Day off Day Eight Bye Bye to Accra. Back to Düsseldorf
Explain how it would be if you found yourself between diversity and unity. I will be indifferent yet hold a strong view of finding who I am and how my uniqueness can help create a wholeness. Sena Both are two distinct elements so I would be confused on how to merge the two become one. Christian It would cause me to be curious. Since unity is deposit to university I would be curious to know how it feels like on both sides. Evelyn It would be an inner conflict. Angelina I would feel like I am sitting between two chairs and don’t know where my place is. Betty A mixed feeling in order to reconcile both sides, I would identify one common element from both sides and live with it. Seyram I would be like a baby born in Ghana by an Egyptian mother and a Chinese father
living in Mexico and bringing these worlds together in my own space. Samira
I’d be happy, because unity and diversity seem like pretty chill dudes. Teya
I stay in between them and create a new world because unity alone is boring and diversity is dangerous. Melih
Intimidated because I don’t know how I will be treated. Kamal
I would be lost. Jack I would be like a bridge. Justina I take time to understand both, diversity and unity and to get to know how they can meet in the middle. Yaa Yaa I would feel strange but important. Patrick If I were stuck between diversity and unity, I would love to go to diversity and see all the different people, but also to unity so I could feel at one with everybody. Nick It would be challenging and unbalanced, I would try to connect it with a strong attitude. Zena
I will be dynamic and confident because I will have a feeling of the two, so I can do both. Francis It woud be strange since they both need each other. I would be lost. Benjamin Like being lost in love and madness at the same time, the feeling is both good and crazy at the same time. Karl I would try as much as possible to bring them together and break the gap between them to loving, togetherness and strength. Nana I would think of or find a way of pulling unity and diversity towards me. Esther I think it belongs to the situation. It can be utopia but also hell. Wiebke
The experience of this year’s Ghana framewalk was an opportunity of a lifetime. We met on Sunday, started working on Monday and held our performance four days later. What we achieved, was marvelous.
Not only the two performances // where a precious event, // but the time we spent together was invaluable. From the first day on, // everyone realized: // This group was special. It was a rare encounter between diverse worlds, not only // separated by country or continent, but by // education, // social class, // disposition, experience // and age. // When those worlds collide, // a lot of energy is released. // This was especially true for this year‘s // Framewalk in Ghana. The group was // so full of energy, // had // so much respect for each other // so much willingness to learn, // so much curiosity for // the foreign // the alien // the strange. // This combined creative power // enabled us // to bring relevant topics // on stage // and to present them in a truthful way. We grew together // united in diversity // like friends // like family. We held a great performance // of dance // of music // and theatre // at the Alliance Francaise in Accra. And in // the special atmosphere // of the stage in Apam, // a magic performance // took place. Without the technical support // of a solid stage musicians // with instruments // microphones and lighting. As our guests // two classes // from nearby schools. We adapted to the surroundings // we supported each other // in any way we could without trying // to get the focus for oneself. The excitement // and attention // of the audience // which were our guests // was the reward // as well as the knowledge // we created something special. (Simon Eifeler)
Unity, Yes! Is Diversity. What characterised this year’s framewalk is the diverse nature. Diverse individuals with diverse skills at diverse levels of development with diverse backgrounds. Diversity has always been the bench mark for framewalk but this year, it was under the microscope and I believe the details were zoomed into and translated into something magical. The magic was even highlighted against the natural backdrop and environment at the Haduwa site which evoked the unity that is embedded in diversity. On the site; voided of all technical aesthetics, characters, performers, instructors and audience joined the spirit of Framewalk to speak with a unified voice that unity, yes! is diversity. Mr. K.
Songs!
# no matter where you’re from Uuu wei oh // Uuu wei oh # verse: The sun comes out in the morning // The moon is out at night // They’re both very different // But we need them both to survive // Your smile gives energy like the breeze on the desert // When you dance let your heart fly free #chorus: No matter where you’re from // No matter where you‘re at // Just take my hand // let’s do this right now #rap: We’re a family // Like the bark of a tree // We live in harmony // Build the chemistry No matter what we’re going through // let’s give the best of we // Meness gɔ fi strike stones them no go fire we // See our category heavyweight // See out hearts beat as one // E dey accelerate // When we step in the game we dey elevate // We go fi extend our fire we dey procreate #chorus: No matter where you’re from // No matter where you‘re at // Just take my hand // let’s do this right now #verse: How can l live in this cold world // when everything around me looks confused, // families separated here and there. // There’s no place for me. #spokenword: Woke up in the morning // Couldn’t see no one
but me // Then I fell asleep And I met u in my dreams #verse: Ich bin Feuer // Du bist Wind // Wir sind nicht gleich Aber wir kriegen es hin. #verse: 2x Halt mich fest // Flow like water // unity we breath // halt mich fest heartbeats connects in the heat we survive
#Hallelujah #verse: I listen to the preacher man // You bow before the trees // What makes yours different from mine // Prove to me yours is divine #chorus: Halleluyah Halleluyah, Allahu Akbar, We’re together // Together we’re one #What is this unity // Cos I see no equality // I commit to non comformity // Will I ever one day be free // #Should we try to hide our faces // In order to fit in // Being different is what defines us // Hate is easier than love #Rap(Nick): Mi ye obrouni, wo yɔ bibini // I don’t want see no inequality // No difference dey between you and me // So make we dey for one community // Together we go chill freely (yeah) // If you no like, come see me (yeah) // Nick on the mic, one two three // Now put your hands up for my man Melih
#Rap (Melih): Talkin bout equality, lets talk free // why is it ok for you but forbidden for me // see, when we use the same phrase to deliver the fact but you dont even think about how or what it’ll effect But when the same word // leaves my mouth and reaches your ear // your whole mood changes and now I have to clear // the whole situation so you dont get offended // let’s go back to the fact that we are equal and stay there // #chorus: Halleluyah Halleluyah, Allahu Akbar, We’re together // Together we’re one What is this unity // Cos I see no equality // I commit to non comformity // Will I ever one day be free?
#all music medley #whooooooooo ooo oo oooo (Teya and Samera) #rap: Life, Hustle, Struggle I’m thankful for the life I live Lord knows I’m thankful for the life he gave // Try not to intimidate the light of day Cus I know everything’s gonna be okay // It’s the fire that extinguishs us // It’s the rain from the sky that delivers us // #Heya (Evelyn and Seyram) Heya!, heya // Heya, heya
I want you to see me // As your brother // Just the way I see you as my sister Heya!, heya // Heya, heya You see, our differences is what defines us // The need to get together will make us stronger // Heya!, heya // Heya, heya #spoken word (Karl): We only look different to the shallow // But deep within we share the same marrow // So we need not hide behind bows and arrows // When you and I can live together before tomorrow For right here this year till next year // Lets be there and show we care // For all far and too near // And trust me without fear for greatness beyond who we were // I swear
#Yeye nnipa baako. (Dariya and Yaa Yaa) Se me to mɛani a. Hwan na menk) ne h) ooo. Agye se wo aaa. Yeye nnipa baako #Gbele ni ma ya. Oh oh Gbele ni ma ya. Oh oh Gbele ni ma ya
#source of knowledge #verse: Source of knowledge Pride and courage // You are magnetic // You are dynamic Never retire // Never expire We seem so different // Yet we are one
#Rap (Melih): Let me see your hands rise in the air like a phoenix // Give me all the love that you got for Ghana‚ cuz
#chorus: I speak of hope and assurance // I speak of future and change // Hope is what has brought us here // And
I need it // We started as strangers but grew into a family // Ghana and Germany, standing like a unity // Let the energy flow from all the way back, to the front, // up on the stage and give me all you have // Thank God for this day, the opportunity we got // You get it once in your life you either grab it or not // And we did, standing here for you is a honour // Sharing the stage with great artists like my brother // Two days ago he was a stranger to me // But today we enjoy our diversity // So when I say „cho“ // You say „bue“
to believe that our destiny // will not be written for us but by us #rap: You can be short // I can be tall // You can be Ga // I can be Dutch // We can be something // But I bet you // We share the same air, the same water // 4x We share that single sun // #chorus: I speak of hope and assurance // I speak of future and change // Hope is what has brought us here // And to believe that our destiny // will not be written for us but by us
1. How was the framewalk experience for you? 2. Was there a difference between the Alliance and the Apam performance? 3. Were there any differences to previous framewalks? 1. framewalk helps me get rid of cultural borders, from any borders. Our performance... What is it? Is it a dance performance? Is it a music concert? Is it a theater piece? These questions I ask every time, when I am within framewalk. And the answers are always different. I like this diversity, because everything real beautiful has not only one side. […]
gives the order to our wishes and actions. We have no borders, but all of us are involved into our theme‘s area. This two parameters have a wonderful effect: nobody loses his individuality, but the differences of each person don’t disturb the whole performance, don’t disturb the whole concept of it. […] Day after day I observe a
Now I understand much better our ‚framewalk-language‘, our framewalk traditions, that’s why I feel, that I involve into framewalk deeper und deeper. That‘s cool! Dariya
Everything could be there... it should be mentioned, that all of these three arts interact together, giving new forms to art. All those ‚styles‘ combined together give birth to something unusual. I like these many-sided natures in framewalk very much. framewalk’s atmosphere has one beautiful peculiarity: on one hand this atmosphere allows to do everything what we want, on the other hand we have one centre as a theme of our project, this centre
miracle – something beautiful and integral is born out of this primary „chaos“. 2. I would like to mention my impression of Apam’s performance. Such things can meet only in a dream: the bank of the Atlantic Ocean. This beautiful uncommon stage of bamboo– this out of the common audience: children dressed in the same clothes — us, dancing, singing, playing. Such things make my life unique, unforgettable and full. 3. […] I see, how I changed.
[…] This framewalk allows you to break the rules, to look above the frame and also to forget somehow the differences. 2. […] I perceived the performances totally different. In Alliance we had a theatre floor and in Apam we had to perform on sand. At Alliance our audience was in front of us and in Apam we had our audience in the back and also in the front. All these small differences created a new atmosphere and I felt the performances were different.
1. I felt as if there weren’t any instructors around, maybe because a lot of the old famewalkers were supporting the instructors.
3. […] When we performed at Haduwa/Apam I had the same feeling as if I was performing at the Kabawil studio in Germany. A place
equipments. […] in Apam we had to work with just one mic and really project against the sea roaring. But that pushed me to project
the various performances were well organized. […] Apam for me was like a traditional theater space; and ’unfamiliar’ to us. The
which is „our place“. Angelina Anthony
better and use my body more not relying on too much help from technology. Bertha Kankam
challenge was to quickly adapt and set the tone for the performance even with our limited instruments. […] Ultimately, the more natural environment of Apam induced us to have a super performance. […] Abigail Sena Atsugah
1. It was the greatest experience in my […] life. I got to learn new people and more important new friends! I experienced community, unity and most important diversity. […] 2. It was easier to find a connection to the people in Apam because I was able to see them. It was very helpful to see that the people enjoyed the perfomance, it was very touching. […] Alliance française was too quite I didn’t enjoy it as much as Apam but I still enjoyed it because we worked hard to stay on the stage and show the world what we are able to do! Melih Celik
1. framewalk was an eye opener for me. Taught me how to work with people in a group from different backgrounds. Taught me discipline as a performer. Added to my value and knowledge as an artist. I’m really grateful for such a wonderful experience. 2. The only difference for me had to do with the
1. This is my first framewalk, and it has been an eye opener. Though I have a background in music, dance and drama, I was challenged to explore, break the code and move beyond my ’comfort zone’. The impact has been indeed very positive. I can’t believe we created our own songs, choreographed pieces, drama pieces out of scenarios, which fell in line with the theme of this year’s frame walk ; ’Unity in Diversity’ . Wow! Such a great opportunity to work with such enormous talented people! Furthermore, I had the opportunity to learn to have good working relationship with everybody. In the act of dispensation, it is crucial to be tolerant, open-minded and ready to learn. […] And oh! the question of the day always got me thinking in a new perspective. 2. […] From my perspective, the performance at Alliance Française was a ’familiar’ space for all of us hence;
1. framewalk gave me the opportunity to meet new people and to exchange talents and experiences. It has also boosted my confidence level and has made me more friendly and outspoken. 2. […] I personally was a little tensed and careful not to make any serious mistake. Crowd attendance met my expectation. Technical set up was on point. Having gathered experience from the Alliance performance, I felt much more comfortable and calm at Apam. We seem to have bonded more with our friends from Germany in Apam. Seyram 1. I learnt a whole lot about other people and places as well as myself. 2. Performing at Alliance was more challenging than Apam since I personally could not tell much of what
to expect from the crowd and greatly rewarding to know our message was sent across rather smoothly on both days judging from how successful both events went. Am hoping for moreexciting events like this in the future. […] Karl the poet 1. Getting to know and meet new people and to learn new things from them within just a week. It was awesome and I felt like I was now part of an extended family. I really had a lot of fun. 2. I think the performance at Alliance was just a little bit behind that of Apam. This is because at Alliance, we had adults as our audience so we were too focused on giving the best performance but at Apam, we gave out our best and also enjoyed ourselvses, this made the performance at Apam better than that of Alliance. […] Christian 1. I was able to develop my talent. A time to socialize and get to know diverse people and how to work with different people with talents. […] 3. I was not part of the previous framewalk but I am glad to be a part of this one. I have learnt a lot from everyone and I will be glad to be a part of this again. Benjamin Bannerman
1. I’m very happy about being a part of this framewalk. I’m really impressed because I could never imagine that it’s possible to create such a feeling of unity and such a great show in just a few days. Saying goodbye was very hard for me. […] Bettina Enns
1. I have always wanted to be a performer in terms of dance, drama and music. […] I have been able to think beyond myself to create movements and new acting skills because of framewalk, and work with different people with different ideas and abilities. What surprises me more is the music part: I thought I was very bad with music […] I bet u it’s a miracle and I thank framewalk for that. I thank framewalk for the smile on my face […] 2. The difference between the Alliance Francaise’s performance and Apam’s was first of all the stage, we were more comfortable with the real stage and most of our movements were precise but in Apam, we were a bit limited […] Apam’s audience were more lively and we, the performers were so interactive with them because we were closer to them and at some point they joined us in singing
and dancing — it seemed our messages were well sent. 3. framewalk 2014 was my first framewalk. Then, I was selected by my department to participate. That was the third time I performed in a theatrical workshop with dance, music and drama. Unlike the other two, framewalk had no particular storyline or recorded music to work with. Everything was created by us. I never thought I could do it. I always thought I could dance but not to create dance, but framewalk put the challenge. We all had to create a movement, lyrics and dialogue or monologue. […] This year we auditioned and framewalk gave other talented young people a chance to be guided and show their capabilities in Arts. […] It was easier for me to create with the theme giving this year. This year I saw many performers who are more experienced than I am, but I was not intimidated. I was rather encouraged to work harder. Samira Omar Farouk 1. It was indeed unity in diversity. The people, the language and even the behavioural asset. I made a lot of friends and learnt a lot of new things, for instance speaking aloud when needed […] It was
a great experience for me specifically because for the first time in my life I felt I didn’t know anything and was ready to learn and am humbled. I couldn’t wish to be anywhere but right there. 2. […] In Apam I felt very close to the people and I think I communicated better. There was no distance, and more so they contributed to the performances specially during the theaters performance song „my country“ . After the applause of a good work done the question, exchange of numbers and the photos we took with them. It was a great experience but nevertheless Alliance française was also great, it was calm and the stage was much better so it made perfor-
tension as compared to the Apam performance. […] We also showed more creativity in Apam than Alliance; on the sense that, we didn’t have all the required instruments yet we managed to use bamboos and sticks to create our beats. […] Evelyn Galle Ansah
mance more easier. Thanks so much for a great and powerful experience will always vile myself to be part of it. Nana Adwoa
away. Teya
l. For me, framewalk was like finding my lost family. Seeing people with such great talents as well as big hearts was more like a therapy for me. The framewalk also made me realise the fact that I have less confidence in myself which I have to work on. 2. With the Alliance performance, I felt a lot more
1. I had never done a workshop so intensely collaborative before, and I really got a lot out of it. Over the course of the week I learned a lot, not just about the disciplines we were working in, but also about myself. 2. The main difference for me was the audience.[…] I think part of this was due to the fact that at the Alliance the audience was quite a way back, while at Apam, we were only a few feet
1. I improved on my talent, I learn how to create things myself, I learned how to say I can do it even when I know I cannot […] Framewalk has really helpful to me take off some shyness. Framewalk made me feel like we are one family, the pairing and grouping helped me to get used to everyone. I really had fun. Framewalk has helped me in particular to concern my shyness and more. 2. It was more like the
difference between serving your Dad and serving your kid siblings. You know with the Alliance show, it was our first presentation to the world—with light, sound and everything. It was a professional show […] In Apam, although we had problems with the sound and instruments, we made the show a wonderful show for our brothers and sisters. We felt relaxed because we have done it before […]. I wish to be part of the next framewalk. It really helps and I had fun. Francis Benjamin Koufie 1. framewalk showed me a totally new face of Ghana. It was a creative, dynamic, diverse and new Ghana. I had the chance to work with great people, representing the country in its change. It was a great honor. Imagining to create a play within five days, was unbelievable in the beginning. […] I have to admit: I had my doubts. But what I have experienced was Magic! The result at the end showed me, why the concept of framewalk is so unique. 2. […] The Performance in Accra at the Alliance was very professionally organized. Nothing missed. One could say it was a perfect performance: dynamic and beautiful. In comparison,
the performance in Apam was a far different energy. We improvised a lot, it got in some points very minimalistic. It was very
ther then you will see that there is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than every darkness. 2. The Performance at Alli-
1. This one week has been the most nerve wrecking, yet exciting time of my life. I have personally never been great at interacting with
emotional and close to the audience, emphasized by the wonderful background […] The audience was more focused, some commented loudly on the actions in the play, some cried and some laughed. Both Perfomances were wonderful. Jack Mensah
ance was more professional. The location, the stage, the lights, the live music & the audience gave me a festivalfeeling. […] I think that one day framewalk will be a big festival. Where different kinds of cultures meet at one place […] Apam was so sweet. The stage & technology is not done jet, but I think it will be very nice when it’s all done. […] I really like Apam it’s a spiritual spot to me. 3. This was my second framewalk in Ghana. For me the second Framewalk seemed to be more powerful. This framewalk was full of Art. Justina
others but framewalk enabled me to meet new people and by doing so, I learnt an incredible amount. 2. Both performances were equally enticing and I’m sure both audiences enjoyed the show. […] Whereas, at the Alliance performance we were unable to see much of the audience due to the lights and it was at night. Therefore, it was only until after the show we were able to tell they enjoyed it by their satisfied expressions and the constant singing of ‚No matter where your’e from’. Nicholas van der Staaij
1. It was one of my greatest experiences of my life for now. To get to know another culture by working together with the people of another continent. I’m very thankful that I was chosen for this project. I met friends, I didn’t know before :-) 2. The Alliance performance was our first performance and it was great to feel the togetherness. […] It was great but in Apam, there was much more feeling. There were school students in yellow dresses and they were very excited what will happen next. They sang, cried and screamed with us. It was beautiful to see and feel the connection between the artists and the audience. […] Let’s be together on an higher level. Wiebke Schmarsow 1.If you let different kinds of personalities, cultures & traditions come toge-
1. (a) How to be socialized and encounter with different people from different countries. (b) To deliver a performance within a short period. (c) Having more experience on stage with the various directors. 2.Yes there were differences between Alliance Francaise and Apam like (a)The size and the texture of the stage. (b) Alliance: there were more sounds and lighting but Apam was more of manpower. (c) There was beach at Apam. Patrick Kenney Bentsil
I’d really like this opportunity to say a massive thank you, Petra for this experience your such an amazing person and a role model with so much life and happiness and such good vibes, this experience has been breath taking having the opportunity to meet lovely, friendly people […] I came to realize it’s not just about having an amazing art but loving and enjoying what you do is what really matters. I’ve been observing framework from a mile away and I think it’s such magic. […] This experience
can not be compared to any other, some of the Germans are my personal friends now we talk and exchange thoughts. I hope to see more exciting moments like this. […] Samera Buari
1) framewalk is so far the best art experience of my life. It showed me how to go outside of my comfort zone to do something I had always thought I can’t do. It explained diversity to me in so many different ways. I am now opened to try anything new no matter what it is. It has given me so much skills in acting and even in dancing […] Me with the horrible voice and always off key could stand in front of people to sing. hahaha. […]It is an unforgettable experience. It always puts a smile on my face when reminisce the days I spent with these wonderful people. 2) […] I can say that performing at Apam was more difficult […] Despite the challenges the Apam performance was equally fun. The students enjoyed us very much. We, the performers were very, very close to the audience and this made some of the scenes very effective. Not forgetting the swimming part. It was awesome. Esther Nyarko
Assistants talk! Being a framewalk assistant means you have to look at a bigger picture of it. In Apam the ocean supported what we were doing. I have grown from a point to a point. Jude Being an assistant I groomed other people to perform. I loved the assisstanceship. Bella N Being an assistant is special, we more helped the creative process. Working back stage was a first for me. Framewalk really helps every artist to be daring and step out of his/ her frames. Benso Being an assistant I somehow experienced a professional life, my future. […] The group was very heterogenous, so we learnt from our differences. Eric […] It felt like being a senior framewalker and a junior lecturer. As performers we are usually on the inside, this time we were looking from the outside, a new perspective, a change. The change should continue, art is about change and growing. Bella O Being an assistant has helped me growing my confidence and to work more effectively. Angelica
How do you perceive your diversity through one of your senses? How people look. Yaa Yaa Is good in the beginning. Bitter in the middle. Sweeter at the end. Patrick The moment when we shake hands. Jack When I go to different countries I smell all the different types of food. Nick The taste I have for my local food. For example Fufu might taste different for a person from Germany than it tastes for me. Seyram I smell diversity through my nose like the way I smell the different spices when I’m cooking. Angelina I will never forget how my daughter was smelling after her birth. Zena I smell diversity through my nose like different kinds of perfume. But then it comes together like one. Nana By making use and meaning of the things I see around me, giving them variety of interpretations and creating something out of it. Samira
Through my hearing. I hear a voice within me, I hear the sounds around me, I search for beautiful sounds… And then I feel diversity within me. Dariya I recognize diversity by hearing other people’s opinions, which don’t match to my own thoughts. Wiebke Diversity tastes like a million different ingredients together making good food, each ingredient is unique but bringing them together they compliment
I can see something and will like it but someone else sees the same thing and will not like it. Lord With my eyes I’m able to see everyone and what they do, which makes me different from them. Christian I perceive my diversity through sight, in the sense that I visualize different things and face them to achieve something meaningful. Evelyn I hear, see, feel, taste and
each other. Sena
smell the people. Melih
When I smell different kinds of food. Justina
Diversity to my eyes is like colours. Karl
Taste different flavors. Betty
How I see things might not be the same as another persons sees it. Francis
I hear diversity in the difference inflections and accents around me. Teya With my sight I’m able to be selective of the things I want to do and then I give it a try. It has made me discover everything I would love to do which involves drama, music and dancing. Benjamin
Through my sense of feeling. Kamal My body channels my energy through diversity. Samira With my sense of sight I’ve realized that there are things that a lot of people do differently using their personal skills. Esther
The Team!
Kofi Antonio is currently an assistant lecturer at the department of dance studies at the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana. He holds and MFA degree in the theatre arts (dance) from the University of Ghana. His special area is video technology as a teaching tool in dance. He is a choreographer and performer and he loves to share and to teach and he is ready to learn.
Alfred Elikem Kunutsor is a tutor in performance studies in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University Of Ghana, Legon. He has an MA and BA in Dramatic Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand South Africa. In his development as an artist he practiced from design to acting and from dance to music and he ran performance /physical theatre workshops in Germany, South Africa and Mexico. He performed in a wide range of works. He was the artistic director for the Sankofa Afro-Indigenous fusion band in South Africa.
poetry and performance in general. He writes, arranges and produces music, A lively performer whose music and performances cut through a cross-section of music and performance styles heavily influenced by the acoustic guitar with a tasty Ghanaian Highlife music yet exploring a mix of classical, flamenco Jazz and Brazilian guitar styles and sounds.
Othello Johns works as choreographer, dancer and pedagogue for various
Simon Eifeler is a stage director. He studied stage direction at the Academy
Abiodun Odukoya, a composer/ singer/ songwriter, is one of the pioneers of the HipHop and Afro/Reggae/ Soul scene in Germany since the 90’s, as well as one of the international commuters of the new Urban Roots Movement. Abiodun also produces young mu-
institutions in the field of the performing arts. For most of KABAWIL’s dancetheatre productions he was the artistic director for Dance and Choreography. He worked as a soloist for the companies of Milton Myers, Rod Rodgers, Isadora Duncan, Erick Hawkins and Tanzatelier Wien. He studied Dance and Choreography in New York at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance and at the Erick Hawkins School, as well as at the University of Louisiana.
for performing arts in Ulm, Germany and ever since he is creating and directing plays in the fringe or off theatre scene. His best known plays are: König Ödipus by Sophokles, Kassandra by Christa Wolf, Woyzeck by Büchner, Maria Stuart by Schiller, Faust by Goethe and the Odyssee by Homer.
sical talents in Nigeria and Germany. He is a founding member of Brothers Keepers with its persisting statements against racism. He worked with Maceo Parker, UB40, Gregory Isaacs and Xavier Naidoo. Abiodun is an expericenced teacher for voice, singing, rap and spoken word.
Kyekyeku, Eugene Oppong Ampadu, has worked on several artistic projects connected with sound and music for short movies, theatre,
Kojo Benedict Quaye aka Sir Black is an African living in Ghana. He is a performance artist, painter, sculptor and
Ehalakasa (spoken word poetry) instructor. He is the founder of Ehalakasa Talkparty the only regular poetry event and the Annual Ehalakasa Festival. Sir Black is very much involved in organizing spoken word poetry events, workshops and projects in schools and communities in collaboration with local, international and cultural institutions around the country. He is a threetime prize winner in spoken word poetry (Ehalakasa) including the 2006 Peace FM National Search Competition.
Petra Kron works as cultural anthropologist and as performing artist. She does production management for plays and programs. She designs and instantiates art platforms like Framewalk and Lab dc in collaboration with artists from varying countries. She’s got a Ph.D. (ABD) in Cultural Anthropology of Mainz University and a state board examination in Fine Arts and English from Düsseldorf University. She continually teaches, researches and explores her concept of relational cultural works in the field of the performing arts mostly in cross cultural and cross disciplinary contexts.
framewalk Accra 2015 with: Deen Iddrisu, Patrick Ben Benjamin Bannerman, Lord Samira Omar Farouk, Esther Koufie, Seyram Dei, Teya Le Van der Staaij, Abigail Sena Nana Adwoa Annan, Yaa Wiebke Schmarsow, Betty Angelina Anthony, Zena Sa Jack Mensah, Isabella Na Emmanuel Opoku, Jude Ku Nii Amu Solomon, Prince Alessa Winter, Kojo Bene Othello Johns, Alfred Elikem Eugene Oppong Ampadu, Ab