WAKATI

WAKATI, meaning Time in Swahili language, is a new production that will be presented at the Gas Station Arts Centre on March 3rd, 4th and 5th2023.

This production explores how to find and build inner strength in difficult times.  “As the world spins faster, it creates unbalanced moments within and without. Moments that can bring pain and wounds. However, we cannot always wait for time to stop the pain or heal the wounds. But, within the spine of the world we need to find strength to keep our balance and move on, because time cannot heal all wounds.”  -CN-

WAKATI it is a collaborative work featuring two new works created by Egyptian choreographer Mohamed El Sayed and NAfro’s Casimiro Nhussi.

Cast & Crew

Artistic Director

  • Casimiro Nhussi

Choreographers

  • Casimiro Nhussi
  • Mohamed El Sayed

Dancers

  • Paula Blair
  • Hélène Le Moullec Mancini
  • Robyn Thomson Kacki
  • Kim Hildebrand
  • Julious Gambalan
  • Reymark Capacete
  • Tamiya Jones

Musicians

  • Jay Stoller
  • Mpho Mambira
  • Todd Martin
  • Dave Swatek
  • Casimiro Nhussi

NAfro Band

  • Jay Stoller
  • Mpho Mambira
  • Dave Brown
  • Roger Cloutier
  • Tim Church
  • Nick Kolisnyk
  • Kelly Leveille
  • Scott Maksymyk
  • Damon Rodeau
  • Binasio Wani
  • Casimiro Nhussi

Lighting Design

  • Dean Cowieson
  • Gabriel Cropley

Costumes

  • Carla Oliphant
  • Original Costume from Egypt - concept by Mohamed El Sayed

WAKATI

WAKATI, meaning Time in Shaili language, is a new production that will be presented at the Gas Station Arts Centre  on March 3rd, 4th,and 5th2023.

This production explores how to find and build inner strength in difficult times.  “As the world spins faster, it creates unbalanced moments within and without. Moments that can bring pain and wounds. However, we cannot always wait for time to stop the pain or heal the wounds. But, within the spine of the world we need to find strength to keep our balance and move on, because time cannot heal all wounds.”  -CN-

WAKATI it is a collaborative work featuring two new works created by Egyptian choreographer Mohamed El Sayed and NAfro’s Casimiro Nhussi.