Fun, fierce and fantastical African art | Wanuri Kahiu
TED Talks Daily5 Sep 2022

Fun, fierce and fantastical African art | Wanuri Kahiu

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.

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