Makhelwane

Georgetown, Ontario

Director and videographer: Kwasi Obeng Dancers: Janice Ellis and Martin Prempeh Available on Vimeo

Showing two friends encountering a spiritual force in an abandoned warehouse, Makhelwane (the Zulu term for “one’s neighbour”) is named after a song by Prince Bulo. “It was created to bring attention and awareness to the African dance culture that is not noticed or recognized in the commercial dance industry,” says Obeng. “Often overlooked is the fact that African dance is rooted in many other styles of dance including modern, jazz and hip hop.”