The Opera Village Africa is not only a place for exchange, education, and culture but also a creative workspace for artists. It provides an inspiring environment where works addressing socially relevant topics are conceived, opening up new perspectives on pressing global issues. As part of our Artist-in-Residence program, several artists are currently working on projects that explore themes such as decolonization, identity, history, and social change.
Since October, artists from different disciplines have been engaging with these topics at Opera Village Africa as part of the residency program. Among them is Nigerian artist Christopher Nelson Obuh, who, through his project “The Renegotiation,” explores a highly topical issue: the historical and political significance of the Franc CFA as a currency in West Africa and the growing movement to free the region from French control.
