We are the sum of our Ancestors…
Their memories…
Their pains…
Their Journeys…
Their gains…
I like to express the transient and fluid nature of life.
Akadi Kwesi Sankofa or Trees with Roots
Is an Multi-Disciplinary Performance Artist.
What does that mean?
Through a variety of art forms, including theatre, poetry, music and movement, I seek to take audiences on spell-binding journeys to explore the inner and outer limits of ourselves.
About myself
Born in ‘94 as Nathan Alexander Carter-Dale - one of the most British names my parents could think of!
Before I could even spell ‘attention’, I enjoyed being the centre of it. As earlier as I can remember, I role-played with friends and family, took part in school plays and wrote my own dramas and animations. It was only right that a path on stage was meant for me...
After graduating from Manchester School of Theatre, I enjoyed the beginnings of a joyous career in acting, appearing in short and feature films, working in theatre and TIE projects. However, something inside was calling me...
SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG!! *Breaks out into a musical number*
Oyos del Mochileros (The backpackers eyes)
I decided to pack up my stuff and venture off into new lands. Backpacking around Mexico, and 5 countries in South America from 2017 - 2019. This experience was life-changing.
Inspired by my travels, I began writing poetry and short stories detailing epic experiences. I found myself performing again… This time I had created it myself.
Back in London, I combined my love for performing with my quest for identity and belonging. I created the artistic persona: Trees with roots.
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
- Marcus Garvey
As a Diasporic African on the search to reconnect with my roots, I changed my name to Akadi which means ‘Light’ in Ewe, Kwesi ‘Sunday born’ and Sankofa ‘Return and go fetch it’. This journey is a major influence on my work.
For bookings and enquires please message me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Peace and Blessings!