Africa-Press – Gambia. Flex Fuzion Dance Academy Gambia Saturday presented the Dance for Nature Festival project, a creative project designed to promote cultural exchange, provide basic dance skills to youths and children, and use art for climate action and national development.
Speaking at the festival’s closing ceremony in Banjul on Friday, Ndey Fatou Jabang, CEO of Flex Fuzion, explained that the initiative was born out of the academy’s desire to connect culture with environmental advocacy.
“Banjul is deeply connected to culture. We host one of the biggest festivals in the country every January, where people from across The Gambia gather,” she said. “As an organisation, we saw the need to use this platform to sensitise people about climate change and encourage real action.”
CEO Jabang added that Flex Fuzion’s long-term goal is to integrate climate messages into major cultural events and engage more young people to build their skills and capacity for positive change.
Deputy Mayor of Banjul City Council, Aziz Dabakh Gaye, described the event as more than an artistic showcase, calling it “a demonstration of resilience, creativity, and vision.”
“Forty-five young men and women have used dance, storytelling, and expression to transform climate action into something alive, something unforgettable,” he said. “This evening reminds us that change is not only debated in boardrooms or written in policies, it is also danced into our consciousness and carried by the rhythm of our communities.”
He expressed optimism that the festival will inspire collective courage to protect nature and empower youth through trust and creativity.
Project Coordinator, Latir Kah, noted that many cultural groups lack awareness of how to integrate activism into their work. He explained that the “Dance for Nature” initiative is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, one of the world’s largest organisations investing in education, advocacy, and capacity development.
Momodou Bah, President of the Gambia Environmental Alliance, commended Flex Fuzion for using art and culture to promote climate awareness.
“Traditional communicators and artists reach people faster than most mediums,” he said. “Their performances have the power to educate and mobilise communities on issues that matter, like protecting our environment.”
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