Arts

MBABANE – Musician and creative entrepreneur Lution has been announced as the new member of the National Commission for Black Arts and Entertainment (NCBAE). 

NCBAE is a membership-based organisation that was formally established in 2020, with the vision of bringing together black artists of all genres to support, elevate, celebrate, develop, teach and learn from one another. Its Founder, Daphney Thomas, sought to take a multidisciplinary and more unified approach to the arts and entertainment industry. 

The organisation convenes its members annually at the NCBAE National Conference, providing a community of support, resources, mentorship, wisdom and empowering spaces to help members thrive. NCBAE welcomes creatives from across the nation, including artists, instrumentalists, drama/theatre professionals, photographers, stylists, hair stylists or barbers, producers, film makers and arts institutions.

Embedded in their work and purpose is their commitment to use their platform to empower youth with their community impact work.

Through their pillars, service, education and community engagement they are intentional about encouraging their members and creating opportunities for them to use their powers for good and leave an everlasting positive imprint on the next generation of creatives via programming, community events and more. NCBAE is also committed to supporting member organisations with their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts through consulting and insight. In 2023, with great support from its Board members, NCBAE announced its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio and launched into relationship building, strategic planning and establishing itself as an impactful organisation. NCBAE is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

During an interview with this publication, Lution shared his excitement about being part of the reputable organisation. “Becoming an official member of the National Commission for Black Arts and Entertainment is an honour that feels both deeply personal and profoundly historic for me. Coming straight out of my recent IVLP experience on Economic Development Through the Arts, a programme made possible through the US Department of State and the US Embassy, Eswatini, I find myself reflecting on the bridges between global arts leadership and the power of community that NCBAE represents,” he said. 

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Musician and creative entrepreneur Lution. (Pics: Courtesy)

The poster announcing Lution as a new member.