Diana Akoth
Jumadi

Awardee

Country

Kenya

Akoth Jumadi advocates for racial justice through her music.

Themes
Racial justice
Indigenous rights
Gender equality
Free expression / Civil society
Sexual / queer expression
Reexamining history
Disciplines
Artistic Research
Music
Performance
Awards
SEED Award 2021

Profile

Akoth Jumadi is a researcher, musician and performance artist based in Kenya. Jumadi started playing during her time at Maseno University and started performing in 2018. Her first EP “Ere Yo” was released in 2020 before which she performed at festivals like Nirvana Festival (2019), and Kilifi New Year (2020). Jumadi is of Luo ancestry and incorporates Indigenous Folk with Afro-soul, Tribal fusion, Jazz, Taraab, and Benga styles of music. Through her music she is engaged in bringing awareness to Luo culture and hopes to collaborate with other culturally