Tanlume Enyatseng is a writer, creative director and cultural producer working in Southern Africa.
A passionate advocate for creative intellect and culture, he is the Founder and Director of multidisciplinary platform and creative studio Banana Emoji and is currently communications manager at Pan-African artist residency, LAPA. Tanlume also founded and contributes to the queer artistic collective, Banana Club and has recently been awarded Photoworks UK’s 2023 Writer in Residence.
With a background rooted in journalism and contemporary art, Tanlume’s artistic approach is at the intersection of art and the intimate emotional nuances of community. His visual art and writing has appeared in several publications and exhibitions, both in the African region and internationally. This includes but is not limited to Goethe Institute Johannesburg, MTN Bushfire, British Council of Arts, We Transfer, AfroPunk, Bubblegum Club, Mail & Guardian and Nataal Media.
“I believe my purpose is to curate and direct mixed media art, which seeks to provoke emotive action through authentic storytelling”
Projects
- Botswana's Artivists for Nataal MediaFor Nataal, I wrote about the young artists in Botswana, using their platforms to challenge stereotypical and harmful narratives. An editorial Id like to call "Belles Du Jour". For the creative I imagine a world where we woke up and adults did not exist, so youth had reign to dress like they want and do as they please. A modern day Lord of The Flies minus the murder, taking styling inspiration from my favorite childhood shows like Rug Rats and Hey Arnold. Creative Direction, styling & words by
- BANANA CLUB 19.09.2020BANANA CLUB is a quarterly safe space session held to discuss key issues affecting the queer youth of Botswana. On the 19th September I facilitated a conversation around, "Parenting, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation." Collaborated with Visual Artist Aina Fontich on creating the flyer and a collage following the engagement
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Work history
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Senior Public Relations ConsultantHotwire
Gaborone, BotswanaFull Time
Job entails creating content for leading local retail brands including Stanbic Bank Botswana and Wilderness Safaris. Managing all media relations and providing creative strategic interventions to support brand campaigns.
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Skills
- Creative Writing
- Creative Direction
- Facilitating Workshops
Education
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Degree in Journalisms and Media StudiesLimkokwing University of Creative Technology
Botswana