Zafinoa HANITRINIAINA
Kezia Jonah

Awardee

Country

Madagascar

Zafinoa HANITRINIAINA Kezia Jonah promotes gender equality through her dance.
Themes
Gender equality
Free Expression / Civil Society
Disciplines
Dance
Performance
Awards
SEED Award 2022

Profile

Zafinoa HANITRINIAINA Kezia Jonah is a Senegal-based dancer and performer from Madagascar. Pursuing a career in dance since 2012, she has completed her study at the Écoles Des Sables (2017-2022), an international center for traditional and contemporary African dance. Kezia was selected as a finalist of choreographic competition 'Africa Simply the Best' for her performance piece “Beloved Oui ou Non”. Through her works, she aims to encourage women to make important decisions and advocate for the valuation of women in contemporary society.