Steven Kasamba
Founder & Director, Bantu Arts Ltd
Steven started performing at a very early age whilst growing up in Uganda. He came to the UK as a performer and worked with several organisations and agencies to promote African Arts. He also performed in various theatre productions across the UK and it was during this period that Steven realised the importance of preserving the traditional East African arts, in particular, the performing arts passed down through generations in Uganda… read more
Tyra Edwards
Director
Tyra Edwards is a customer service specialist and a driven business manager who is results and development orientated, with 10 years’ customer service experience.
As a customer service specialist and business manager for Ingeus and Maximus UK respectively, Tyra has focused on leading and empowering teams, as well as being able to recognise and develop talent in a number of business sectors.
Nankasi Yvonne Vanitah
Administrator
Yvvone is a dedicated and passionate administrator with 3 years of experience in arts administration and cultural events management at Bantu Arts. She has significantly contributed to the organization’s success, demonstrating expertise in both administrative efficiency and the artistic nuances of cultural dance and drama. In her role, Yvvone oversees crucial tasks such as budget management, event coordination, and staff supervision, ensuring the smooth functioning of Bantu Arts. She is a driving force shaping the future of the cultural dance and drama movement, fostering a community that celebrates diverse artistic traditions.
Iman D Zubeda
Secretary
Iman is an actress, a dancer, a musician, an overall entertainer, among other things. Iman has also been the company secretary since April 2019. She started building her arts portfolio at an early age and has been part of several theatre and film productions both in the UK and Uganda. Some of the theatre productions are: African Women (2016) at Greenwich Theatre and Love Goat in the Pearl at Dugdale Theatre Enfield. Her screen appearances include Endless Love (Akavuyo Mu Lov)
Artists:
At Bantu Arts, we work as a community organization that collaborates with a wide variety of artists and groups from various backgrounds. From talented freelance artists to dedicated volunteers, we all work together to support our company’s mission and objectives.
