My name is Sabu Jiyana
Born in 1988, South Africa. I do Performance
Where did you grow up?
Cape Town
Why did you become an artist?
I couldn’t escape it, it was a family thing.
How would you describe your own style?
It a world fusion
What expectations were placed on you when you were a child?
There were no expectations, o was supported in whatever I did
What profession could you be in if you were not an artist?
Politics
Who is your favourite artist of all time and what is your favourite artwork of all time?
Fela Kuti and my favourite song is Zombie
Which person outside art do you admire? And for what?
Thabo Mbeki, I believe he wanted to unite Africa
What advice would you give to your younger self? (16-18 years old)
You must be a minimalist and not waste money
What do you like about the culture you grew up in?
It’s not judgmental
With which 3 people (dead or alive) would you like to spend a creative weekend?
Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba
If you had to live in a different African city, not in the country where you were born or raised, which city would you pick and why?
Kenya, I think it has a great musical history
What message would you want artists to hear right now?
Stay humble even if it’s your season
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