Khuchia Ena?

‘Am I African Enough?’ Collection

2022, Mixed Media on Paper,  210 x 297 mm

  • Khuchia Ena?: ‘Where are we going?’ in Luhya

    Huchia Na Wena?: 'Who are we going with?' in Luhya

    Hunola Hutie Eyo: 'How will we get there?' in Luhya

     In my personal exploration of what it means to be African, this series of works explores the complex relationship between three fundamental aspects of this identit; language, fashion and religion. Through this series, I embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, unravelling the multifaceted dimensions of my Africanness through the exploration of language, fashion and religion. It serves as a testament to the ongoing quest to understand and embrace the various facets of my identity within the African context.

  • The ‘Am I African Enough? ‘ collection is a body of work in which I question my African identity as a born and bred Kenyan currently living in Germany. What is this ‘Africaness’ that I identify with? What makes me truly Kenyan? What makes me African enough?

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