Tinnah Joma started establishing her name in Madagascar’s Slam poetry circles when she was just 14 years old. The multidisciplinary artist uses dance and oral traditions to create work that engages with human rights, domestic violence, racism, freedom of expression, and Autism awareness. She’s using her $2000 grant to stage a multidisciplinary spoken word and dance project called I am an African. 

“As I belong to African citizenship, it is my duty to act, to contribute to its moral, physical, social and cultural development. And as an African artist and committed to society, I want to rank among the actors who fight to overcome clichés and protect Africa as a priority,” she said. She uses her art to support human rights, freedom of expression, and gender equality. She is the  winner of numerous art prizes in Madagascar and globally, including the 2020 Africa 35 prize.
"This grant encourages me to move on and believe in my dream by confirming that nothing is impossible. And it will give me even more strength and motivation to accomplish bigger impact."