Artistic and Cultural Expression
Through the AYM Arts and Cultural Expressions, we harness the power of art that transforms societies and empowers the next generation.
At AYM, we believe that art is more than just an expression; it is a means of communication that has the potential to shape narratives and create a thriving Creative Industry.
Our mission is to harness the transformative power of art to tell the stories of Africa while fostering economic viability for youth employment across all artistic genres.
What is one of our most significant achievements?
One of our most significant achievements thus far has been our groundbreaking project, Representations of Violence: Art about the Sierra Leone Civil War. This powerful initiative delves into the depths of human experiences during a period of conflict, shedding light on the untold stories and expressing the resilience of the Sierra Leoneans. Through extensive research and collaboration with artists, historians, and survivors, we have created an extraordinary collection of artworks that encapsulate the haunting realities of war while promoting healing and understanding.
How is AYM unlocking Youth Potential through the Creative Industry?
At AYM, we recognize the immense potential of the Creative Industry as a catalyst for economic growth and youth empowerment. Through various programs and initiatives, we aim to nurture emerging talent, provide skills development opportunities, and create platforms for artists to showcase their work to wider audiences.
Amplifying African Voices and Heritage through the Arts
Together, we can amplify the voices of African artists, showcase the beauty of our heritage, and shape a future where the arts thrive and empower our youth.
Imagining Africa: Building Artistic Bridges Through Perception
Imagining Africa, conceived by Abu-Hassan (Askia) Koroma and sponsored by the 21st Century African Youth Movement, is a transformative multi-phase artistic initiative. The project leverages the power of art to build bridges of communication between Africa and America, fostering fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to global challenges.
Representations of Violence: Art about the Sierra Leone Civil War
Representations of Violence: Art about the Sierra Leone Civil War is a display of 38 paintings and drawings documenting Sierra Leone’s decade long civil war. From 1991 to 2001, the people of Sierra Leone endured a brutal civil war ignored by most of the world. Thousands of innocents, especially children and babies, suffered horrific amputations, rape, mutilation and death. Over 50,000 people died in a conflict invisible to a world community distracted by war in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Imagining Africa: Building Artistic Bridges Through Perception
The 21st Century African youth Movement is envisaging showcasing several significant masking traditions of the Mende people in the South and Eastern Provinces of Sierra Leone. These will be the Gorboi, Kongoli, Nafaiyeh, Jaweh Yafei and the women’s masking tradition, the Sowei.