Radiant Nights #7

Radiant Nights #7 is an edition that’s full of love for Black art and its makers. With idiosyncratic and new names, chosen for their talent and critical vision of the art field. Curated by Kevin Kotahunyi and Melissa Kurkut, you have the opportunity to see and hear the broad spectrum of Black art in all its forms.

Estelle Baldé
It may be cold outside, but Estelle brings summery vibes with a sweet voice that immediately transports you to a warm place in the grass. The singer-songwriter warms up the hall with her songs which are sure to have you dancing in your seat!

RabbaDance & The Kingz
RabbaDance is the stage name of the 25-year-old Antwerp-based dancer David Kinkela. A dancer, musician, event organiser and choreographer with Congolese and Angolan roots who in a short time has worked himself up in the Afro scene. He is known for his impressive dance videos on social media, his events Afroblood and his music, a original mix of Ndombolo & Afrohouse.

Yvette Ofori Boatemaa
Yvette’s voice only needs a moment to completely blow you away. Known from the stage of The Voice, she is now fully prepared for the next step in her career. Hold on tight for a closing performance that will stay will you all evening!

You can watch these three acts one after another in our Theatre Studio. Buy a ticket to be sure not to miss out! 

Odds Against Tomorrow Exhibition
With Amos Ikechukwu Christian, Jimbo Lateef, Kalejaiye Ifeoluwa Kayode, Jimmy Kitheka, Kingsley Tamfou, Afred Tshikama Kalamba, Romario Lukau, Moké Fils, Jonathan Ginanga Kobe, Joel Biembe, Fiston Maketa, Junior Mudahunga, Brave Tangz, Myriam Birara, Moses Izabiriza, Canda, Ethel Coppieters, Kenan Vanel Lamiel, Lisa Uchechi Ijeoma, Ximena Maldonado, Samuel Lemba, Jay Reeberg, Hadrien Loumaye, Francklin Mbungu, Dylan Asare, Houston Maludi, Jean Claude Lofenia, Corentin Descamps, Maé Gouanou, Carl Anders Sven, Gwendolyn De Vocht, Pol Olivier, Sammy Baloji, Yasmine Akondo, Naomi Rami, Yannick Komenan, Safa & Vani, Southbwoy, Nathan Mbouebe, Ulana Lu, Muhiba Botan, Pippo, Shayenne, Chelsea De Brito Santos, Sammy Hoever and Lara Warson.

Video screening with Kahlil Joseph, Stig De Block, Léna Iloo, Talha Bolta, George Adindu and Remy Ndow. In the entrance hall, you will also discover the work of Sammy Baloji and installation performances by Eden and Hair.

The exhibition and video screening can be visited free of charge in the entrance hall, Music Studio and on the Expoplein. 

Schedule
7 pm Exhibition and video screening 
8 pm Estelle Baldé / RabbaDance & The Kingz / Yvette Ofori Boatemaa

Fancy coming on both days? Take a look at the schedule for Saturday.