‘Watch Africa’ @ National Museum: ‘Heavy is the Crown’ by Willy Chimano
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Heavy Is the Crown: A One-Man Show by Willis Chimano
You’re invited to an intimate evening of music, story, and soul with Willis Austin Chimano—the unmistakable voice of Sauti Sol and now a bold solo artist in his own right.
As part of the UK/Kenya Season supported by British Council and delivered by Africa Centre and Watch Africa we are Collaborating with Clwb Orange for an exclusive listening party where we celebrate Kenyan artistry , Chimano; bringing his powerful work, Heavy Is the Crown, to life in Cardiff for one night only.
Chimano is doing is his one man show called Heavy Is The Crown (What its like to be a gay man in Africa).It is a speaking show that incorporates songs from his first album Heavy Is The Crown and also about him stepping into his power and owning his story after Sauti Sol split up.
Chimano premiered the show in Australia this March and is taking it to France and London before coming to Cardiff.He is working on projects that aim to shift outdated narratives of the LGBTQI communities across the continent.
With special guests:
- Wafa Arman – captivating vocals and lyricism that stir the soul
- DVJ Duez – crafting atmosphere with genre-blending sounds