Nokeng ya Kubetu

Commissioned for the curated programme at the National Arts Festival

Nokeng ya Kubetu is an experimental work that mirrors childhood memories of choreographer Sello Pesa. Through Nokeng ya Kubetu, Pesa explores what shaped his childhood, taps into memories of his father, and forms a bridge between a layered heritage and lineage of ancestral history, of being Mosotho from Lesotho and his youth in South Africa. 

The geopolitical landscape and its influence on people contributes to the personal narrative that unfolds as the work delves into his history and that of his ancestors.

Through performance art he explores the relationship between water as the object and migration. The piece pays homage to his ancestors and their traditions highlighting that it is imperative not to rely on borrowed culture or religion.

Performances

Preview at PACOFS - Free State, 2024

National Arts Festival - Makhanda, 2024