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‘Echo of Hope’ 🇨🇩Poem & Print

$80.00

Poem by Justin Shukuru Mulindwa (DRC) & Art by Janina Nana Yaa comes as A3 prints on 160 gsm paper. Poem in French and English.


Justin Mulindwa is a 20 year old slam poet, law student and activist from Goma, the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is cofounder of Bel Avenir a network of young artists that offer much needed supplies and food to women and children in displacement camps in Eastern DRC. Justin is currently displaced himself, having to flee Congo for his safety in early 2025.


DRC continues to experience an ongoing genocide and pillage of its resources such as cobalt, coltan, copper, gold and diamonds to this day!


This artwork by Janina is inspired by a pure ‘Echo of Hope’ expressed by Shukuru on behalf of himself, his peoples and land.


Janina’s art reflects the vibrant life force and water source that is the Congo River. The Congo River is capable of powering hydroelectricity for the entire African continent and beyond.


May this poem and print be a prophesy towards a restored and peaceful Congo and a truly united Africa and humanity.


95% of funds will be donated to Justin and Bel Av. The remaining 5% is used to cover printing costs. When purchased, proof of transfer to Justin will be emailed directly within 7 days.


Follow Justin Mulindwa & Bel Avenir on Instagram at 👇🏿

@justinmulindwabelavenir

@belavinfos


For commission artwork email [email protected]


Janina Nana Yaa Asiedu (they/them) is a Queer Ghanaian artist, Ritualist and Ancestral practitioner. Born in Aotearoa NZ and founder of House of Afi x Nyame Dua, they offer visual art, herbal skin-care, spiritual adornments and divination that guide the collective through the waters of Ancestral healing & intimacy.


Janina’s artwork embraces the use of vibrant tones to call the unseen to be seen - honouring African Divinities, Adinkra symbols and mystical forces of Nature. Their heart is most fulfilled when uplifting LGBTQIA+, African, Black and Brown community. Deeply inspired by Indigenous patterns, line work and naturally informed by their upbringing in Tāmaki Makaurau their art reflects their ancestral migration as manu / tauiwi and the ongoing connection to whenua and Tangata Whenua Māori.