KUONYESHA

We are delighted to introduce the 2025 Kuonyesha Art Fund partners, 26 artists and collectives from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Ghana whose work uses art as a tool for justice, inclusion, memory, and community healing. From disability and inclusive arts, film, cartoon animation, dance, literature and poetry to fashion, heritage crafts, jewellery, photography, painting, music, and recycling/visual art, this cohort reflects the bold, diverse, and res

Kuonyesha in the City of Welcome... What happens when a journey of convening turns into a celebration of art, identity, and connection? Earlier this year, CivFund’s Kuonyesha Art Fund travelled to Ghana, not only to attend a convening but also to finally meet seven artists it had supported over two years, discovering stories of resilience, innovation, and cultural pride. From Karen Happuch’s groundbreaking animated film and Jesse Sunkwa Mills’ dream of African heroes on globa

At the recent CTRL + CREATE Forum, an initiative by the British Council and Kuonyesha Art Fund, creatives gathered not just to showcase their work but to explore how to build sustainable, bankable careers in the creative economy. One standout session was led by banker Kyosiga, who offered a practical checklist for creatives hoping to access financing. She highlighted several key challenges: many creatives fail to track their earnings, lack proper financial records, and operat