AfrikaBurn, like many international Burns, was a victim of Covid-19 this year… though like a digital Phoenix rising from the ashes, AfrikaBurners were not to be kept down: Enter HomeBurn, the virtual incarnation of AfrikaBurn 2020.
The event was hosted online on the weekend of 2 May, which was when AfrikaBurn would have taken place. A huge number of artists, DJs, volunteers and Theme Camps made an appearance, contributing everything from music, talks and storytelling sessions to physical artworks built in people’s backyards which were then burnt live. It is marvelous to see the spirit of the Burn prevail in the face of cancellation and pandemic – well done AfrikaBurn org for making this happen!
After this successful collaboration, AfrikaBurn is considering further online events as most of the world continues in lockdown, so we will keep you posted on what they have in store in the future!
