Egbésola Efunyemi is a Brooklyn-based artist from Atlanta, Georgia, who draws inspiration from movement and spirituality. Her work celebrates Black bodies and their ties to African-based religions like Ifá and Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, embodied through Club Dance and House Music.
She has collaborated with notable organizations such as Summerstage NYC with the Illustrious Blacks, the Guggenheim Museum via Ladies of Hip Hop, and Georgia Tech, Lehman College, showcasing her impactful artistry. Using her body as a canvas, she explores the complex intersections of culture, identity, and personal experiences, portraying the depth and resilience of Black bodies while illuminating the narratives of Yoruba deities. As a member of the Brooklyn-based collective Afro Mosaic Soul, she is a vital voice in the discourse on the preservation of culture and identity.
Egbésola Efunyemi’s project intersects the mortal body with the Òrìṣà (Yoruba deity) of the human experience and creativity—Ọbàtálá. By ascertaining one’s spirit and alignment with Ọbàtálá, one goes on a magical late-night/early-morning club journey. The wooden floors unite humanity and creativity with ancestral magic and electronic beats.
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Maho Ogawa, photo by Elyse Mertz
“I am honored to have performed at the Performance Mix 37…PMF plays a very inspiring, influential, and unique role in redefining the role of theater and performance art in society. I hope we continue to think about how this festival means so much not only for dance fans/ students, but for art lovers and the general public.”
– Maho Ogawa
New Dance Alliance
182 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
(646) 510-1824
All venues are wheelchair accessible.
