By Rahim Abdul
Mthunzi Creative Minds has unveiled plans to host a multi disciplinary arts competition aimed at promoting awareness and positive conversations around mental health.
The initiative is part of the organisation’s broader efforts to use creativity as a tool for social change particularly in addressing issues related to mental well being within communities.
Speaking on the development, Mthunzi Creative Minds Director Innocent Kandoje said the competition will bring together artists from different creative fields to pass on messages that encourage sound and healthy thinking.
Kandoje explained that the competition is open to various categories of artists including poets, musicians, photographers, filmmakers and dancers, among others.
He noted that by involving different forms of art, the organisation hopes to reach a wider audience and present mental health messages in ways that are both engaging and easy to understand.
According to Kandoje, the registration process for interested participants is currently underway, with artists encouraged to submit their entries within the set timeframe.
He added that the organisation plans to release the list of successful applicants who will advance to the first stage of the competition by early February this year.
Kandoje further said the competition will also serve as a platform for artists to showcase their talent while contributing meaningfully to discussions that affect people’s everyday lives.
He stressed that mental health remains an important but often overlooked topic, hence the need to continuously find creative approaches to raise awareness.
The arts competition is expected to attract participation from different parts of the country and spark conversations that promote mental wellness and emotional resilience.
