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New Narratives: Reflections by Virgília Ferrão

In 2021, the New Narratives team put a call out for young artists from countries of Africa and the UK to submit project proposals that creatively interpret the New Narratives research as a way to disseminate the research and bridge the consumption gap amongst young people.

Jápa explores the growing social trend of emigration in the Nigerian society with references to communication patterns, pop culture, poor government policies/practices, etc.

The New North’ follows the lives of young people in Northern Ireland, who grew up after the Peace Process and are living with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland

The exchange is an animated short film that explores cultural exchange between a group of young Africans and Britons.

'Sawubona from the Other Side, explores the life of an interracial couple, one based in Zimbabwe, the other based in Wales.

It's 4 pm circa 2018; I'm in a somewhat rickety bus on my way home when a fight erupts...

We speak with Céline Tshika about her journey as a creative and the world of storytelling.

Ten winners have emerged from the New Narratives Challenge. Check them out.

We have selected 12 Artists to interpret and disseminate the New Narratives research through their various art forms. Learn more about their projects.