The Embassy of Iran in Kenya, in collaboration with the University of Nairobi, and East African Cartoonists' Society (KATUNI) recently held a virtual cartoon festival competition dubbed Africa and Covid-19. It was aimed at creating a synergy between art and activism in addressing the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic. Africa, within this context of Covid-19 pandemic, has to play its role just like the other continents. Through art, cartoons are some of the most vibrant tools that are fundamental in raising public awareness and developing problem-solving paths. In this respect, youths resonate with various artistic talents that can be utilised in illustrating what needs to be done during Covid-19 pandemic period as well highlighting what the new world order in post-corona era would look like.

Source: The Star August 26, 2020 01:52 UTC