What to see and what to do at the 2023 Fak'ugesi Festival
- Wits University
A virtual feast of Africa’s best creative showcases, digital workshops, talks, music, and digital art exhibitions
Get ready for an electrifying 10th-anniversary celebration of African creativity at the Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival. Taking place from 26 September to 1 October 2023, the festival is an unmissable event at the forefront of Africa’s culture and technology scene.
For a decade, Fak’ugesi has proudly led the charge in supporting innovation in technology, art, and culture across the African continent, and is now, once again, proud to deliver an outstanding lineup geared towards bringing tech innovation to people in a fun, accessible and playful way.
“Fak'ugesi has been a pioneer in bridging the gap between African culture, technological innovation and creative encounters,” says Eduardo Cachucho, Fak’ugesi Festival’s Creative Director. This 10th-anniversary celebration promises to be a milestone in the journey of creativity, and we invite everyone to join us in this unique experience.”
The Fak’ugesi Festival public programme is open to everyone, with each day tailored to offer a journey like no other. The Fak’ugesi Conference is made for the inquisitive mind looking for engaging talks, panels and speakers, 雷速体育_雷速体育直播 Day is crafted for students 18 years old and up looking for masterclasses, expo and exhibitions, while Beats brings thumping bass and dazzling pan-African and international music performances to the heart of Joburg. Lastly, the Fak’ugesi Family and Maker Day is back by popular demand offering a variety of activities and digital artistic content for children and their parents.
This year, Fak’ugesi has added some exciting events to its lineup to commemorate 10 years and this year’s theme #MoreFlow which questions how we use digital innovation and creativity to build new worlds. “In a world asking for more data, more information, more work, and more pressure, the festival is a call to search for #moreflow – paths of least resistance with the most benefit,” says Cachucho.
As a Fak’ugesi ticket holder you will get to experience 8 Expo stands, 2 Jamz windows, and 6 exhibitions of digital creative work, including:
HipHop 360 (50 years of Hip Hop)
Two virtual reality films produced by WITS students in the TV & Film and Digital Arts departments are featured in this project.
The viewers are thrust into the heart of two hip-hop videos shot in and around Braamfontein, Johannesburg - home to the largest student population in South Africa. You'll be drawn in by these 360 music videos, depicting either the shady deals of "Keys" or the heart-breaking tale of "Let Me Go."
Fak’ugesi Trailer - Mollo Partnership
Fak’ugesi’s collaboration with Mollo is set to take creativity to new heights with a first of its kind Fak’ugesi Animated Trailer. Tshimologong’s Mollo Animation Academy and Studi