Wend-Kuuni Olivia Oueadrogo

Burkina Faso - Storytelling

Wend-Kuuni Olivia Oueadrogo

  • AGE: 33 years old
  • COUNTRY of residence: BURKINA FASO
  • CITY: OUAGADOUGOU
  • ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE: STORYTELLING

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A few words about your artistic journey

25 major creations, 9 national and international tours, more than 600 shows played. Best Actress at FlTD-BURKINA in 2008 and at the 2019 Lomé Film Festival; Prix ​​de la Femme Battante of Burkina ‘’ BUMO 2017 ’’, storytelling category; Tribute received at the 2018 Carthage Theater Days.

How long have you been an artist?

I have 19 years of artistic career (as a storyteller since 2001 and theater actress from 2006).

Why did you apply for this grant? How will the grant support you?

This grant will allow me to be in optimal working conditions that encourage inspiration. In this way, I will be able to do a good job of artistic creation in the service of the fight against covid-19 and to show that culture is a powerful adjuvant for strengthening resilience in the face of various crises.

What are your concrete artistic objectives after this residency?

Produce a poetic tale show filmed in the form of a soap opera; and broadcast these soap operas on digital platforms and social networks.