Call for applications: Ntwala Oh Yeah! fest in Angola

The brainchild of Angolan artist A'mosi Just a Label, Ntwala Oh Yeah! is produced by Konono Soul Arts and will serve as a convergence point for dance, music, literature, visual arts and spoken word.

The festival will spotlight and provide a space for exchange between emerging local and international artists. It seeks to promote culture through talks and workshops about the arts in Angolan society.

The organisers say a highlight of the programme will be the composition of a collective anthem/song by participating artists for each edition.

The submission deadline is 5 April.

Who can apply?

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Creatives belonging to the performing arts, including dance, music, literature, visual arts and spoken word may apply.

How to apply

• Applications are only accepted via [email protected], specifying the discipline artists are interested in applying for.
• Applications must include artists’ EPK/bio in PDF or weblink.
• Applicants are advised to follow up on the full completion and submission of the requested material, as Ntwala Oh Yeah! will not contact applicants if any part of their application is incomplete.

The festival will select 25 participants for this year’s programme: 15 Angolans and 10 from other countries.

NOTE:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The festival will not fund international artists’ travel.

“Ntwala Oh Yeah! is an inclusive project that will offer the [artists] the possibility of being ambassadors for the festival,” a statement reads. “Our audience comprises people with various types of artistic tastes.”

Interested participants may contact the organisers via email at [email protected] or [email protected].