Red Poppy Art House: SFIAF – West Oakland to West Africa: Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking

Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking is an interactive, experimental performance including a live and virtual cast of spoken word artists from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and the U.S. Set in Oakland’s Lake Merritt, lost children of the African diaspora wander in an imaginary desert in hopes of discovering untainted water that will cleanse their spirit. This journey through space and time celebrates the power of imagination and connection. Featuring Ayodele Nzinga, Karla Brundage, Duana Fullwiley, David Odiase, Sir Black, Rameses Setekh, Kevin Dublin, Wanda Sabir, Gemini, Amos White, Godfrey-Elvis Odianose, Zakiyyah G.E. Capehart, Joey Korgan, Loice Mwita.

Featuring:

Artistic Director: Karla Brundage
Playwright: Allison Francis
Video Design: Kevin Lo
Co-Producer: Kevin Dublin

Actors
Majick: Ayodele Nzinga
Sand to Water: Duana Fullwiley
Conductor: Rameses Setekh
Poet: Zakiyyah G.E. Capehard

Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Time: Doors & Brunch 11:00 am, Performance 11:30 am
Admission: Early Bird: $20 / Advance: $25 / Door: $28 (Brunch included with ticket purchase)