Multidisciplinary Artist

Arafa C. Hamadi is a multidisciplinary artist working in Tanzania and Kenya. They create both physical and digital work, aiming to create fully immersive spaces that explore their queerness about space, focusing on joy and tangible ways of connecting their community.

They have been featured in exhibitions in Mozambique, Tanzania, the USA, and online. Their solo exhibition, [BODY], which features both physical and digital works, was shown in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya in 2023.

Currently, they are developing their 3D/VR work titled “LETU: Frankie’s Story” with the support of Electric South (SA), as well as developing a physical event in Dar-es-Salaam with Aichieli Temu. The space, ALTÆR, aims to be a model for events prioritizing community, focusing on the safety of its marginalized attendees. Arafa is also part of the 2023 Building Beyond Mentorship program by the Prince Claus Fund & Creative Industries Fund NL.