She 'returned' to Africa to tell the story of slavery through dance - BBC Africa

The French-Haitian choreographer, Jenny Mezile has spent years reconnecting with Africa. Mezile has worked with communities in Ivory Coast, where she now lives, unemployed young people and street children. Through her latest dance piece, Kanga Nianzé, she explores the legacy of slavery, identity and colonialism, using dance for both storytelling and healing. For her, movement is more than performance – it is a way to reclaim history. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/