Cont Mhlanga

Cont Mhlanga has been practising protest theatre and challenging state ideologies in Zimbabwe for over 25 years. He has been the target of state surveillance, intimidation, harassment, arrest and detention. Since founding the Amakhosi Performing Arts Academy and the Theatre for Community Action, his artistic works have stirred audiences to action and led to substantial social change.

Year of Entry: 2008
Category: Main Prize
Position: Winner
Artform: Theatre
Location: Zimbabwe
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