Indigenous Languages & Arts

Indigenous Languages & Arts We are an annual literary event that unapologetically owns the space of showcasing and celebrating a

The Indigenous Languages & Arts Festival is an annual event that aims to serve the untapped target market in the Eastern Cape. We exist to recognize and affirm talent in the province by celebrating and showcasing them on our stage. ILAAF is a vibrant spoken word festival that seeks to decolonize art and expression by giving a platform to artists who perform in their home language. The annual event

offers spoken word sessions, music performances, talks on creativity, blogging, creative workshops, film screenings, an exhibition, book launches, and all the mediums an artist can use to get their work out there. Entrance to all events are free, with lunch, prepared by our local chef, sold on the day!

ANNOUNCEMENT:Hello EveryoneDue to unforeseen circumstances, our festival will no longer be happening this year. It sadde...
15/12/2018

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Hello Everyone

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our festival will no longer be happening this year.

It saddens us to a great extent to have to cancel it at this time.

We apologize to all of you for the inconvenience, and we do hope to see you next year!

Toyin Omolowo is a Multimedia Visual Artist. He had his professional training at the Yaba College of Technology. His two...
19/10/2018

Toyin Omolowo is a Multimedia Visual Artist. He had his professional training at the Yaba College of Technology. His two decade old career has covered Painting, Photography, Digital Art, Textile Art, Graphics & Metal Sculpturing. He has been featured in over 45 Art Exhibitions and has won numerous awards in art, including the Hyogo International Competition of Paintings Merit Award in Japan.

Badru Taofeek Abiodun is from Abeokuta, Ogun State. He achieved a Certificate at Federal College of Education, specializ...
12/10/2018

Badru Taofeek Abiodun is from Abeokuta, Ogun State. He achieved a Certificate at Federal College of Education, specializing in sculpture & textile, He then proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University to obtain a BA in fine & applied arts as a textile artist. He's greatly inspired by patterns of African Indigenous fabrics, folkloric, proverbs & history. Also the Founder/Creative Director of DAMASK KOLLECTION – a clothing label.

12/10/2018



Title: IamTheATM: Imagined

I am the North Star to ancient sailors.

Moonlight to lovers.

The dust from which mankind was made.

The missing rib, to Eve.

Mystery to Pandora’s Box.

Achilles to the downfall of Troy.

Water to wine.

Poet: Rodney Roskruge

11/10/2018



Title: IamTheATM: Imagined

I am, the last supper before Jesus’s crucification.

Inner voice at the back of the mind.

Better choice, influenced by the angel on the right hand shoulder.

The light, at the end of the tunnel.

Poet: Rodney Roskruge

10/10/2018



Title: Date Night

We all have our own Gods in our own heavens, choosing their finest robes and gowns, to court my angel in fine figure hugging, free, flowing gown, gladiator sandals.

And a lily on her hair.

Poet: Rodney Roskruge

09/10/2018



Title: Kisses Tell

Make me stronger. I called.

Told her, that killer smile of yours does not kill me.

It only makes me stronger, so can I see you, today, tomorrow, forever.

Poet: Rodney Roskruge

06/10/2018



Title: Date Night

We all have skeletons in our closets, choosing their finest white tuxedos.

We all have demons in our hells, choosing their finest red tight costumes.

We all have ancestors in our cemeteries, kraals, choosing their finest skin & hides.

We all have our own Gods in our own heavens, choosing their finest robes and gowns, to court my angel in fine figure-hugging, free, flowing gown, gladiator sandals.

And a lily on her hair.

Poet: Rodney Roskruge

Awodiya Toluwani studied at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, majoring in painting & photography. He's the kind...
05/10/2018

Awodiya Toluwani studied at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, majoring in painting & photography. He's the kind of artist that enjoys expressing himself through using very vibrant colors when he paints. He says the joy he derives from his art is incomparable. He’s an artist that creates an adventure with every brush/pencil stroke. Nature inspires him to introduce & contribute more beauty into the world.

05/10/2018



Title: The Difference

I miss your heart & all the gooey succulent soft center love it has on the inside

Your roasted coffee beans, with the strong therapeutic aroma love, you have for Africa

I like how you gave me room to be the head

Poet: Rodney Roskruge

04/10/2018



Title: Braai Day

It's like milking a stubborn straddle for a cow.

Lower arm swiped across, now soured lips.

A bucket of freshly squeezed mqombothi, exchanging dry hands.

The mourning sun, greeting the leathery washed out grey skins.

Poet: Rodney Roskruge

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