Toussaint To Move: Negus Genesis (preview)

This is the beginning, the primordial existence of the concept before it becomes formed. In a space before the coronation of the Negus, there is a space of spirit and ritual that brings forth the physical. The incantation of Negus evokes: devotion, discipline, leadership and glory triumphantly. Negus Genesis exposes this space where the chosen is decided and what no longer serves fall away to make space for new modes of being, come and be witness. 
This is a preview piece of work and is the precursor to the film ‘Negus’ commissioned by Sadlers Wells in 2022 which depicts a young boy of African descent being crowned as a prince or king. As is suggested by many scholars, the word Negus which is an ancient Ethiopian word meaning emperor or king, seems to have been shifted into becoming another N word of derogative nature. This work is a means to rewrite what has been done and bring to light the true power of the sound of Negus.

This performance contains flashing images.

Negus Genesis
Tuesday 24th October
​Stage One
7:30pm
£7.50 (£5)

Credits:
Artistic Director: Akeim Toussaint Buck
Performers: Liam Wallace & Jeremiah Olusola
Choreographic Consultant: Christopher Radford
Composers: Azizi Cole & Xhosa Cole
Costume Design: Audrey Mae
Creative Producer: João Mao