Congo | 2022 | Slam

Slamunity

Listening and speaking, chanting and reciting one’s feelings – or slamming to better support vulnerable people. congolese slammer Marisuca Monkengué trains social work students in the practice of slam.

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Slamunity

Young people without prospects in Congo Brazzaville

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The socio-economic context in Congo has deteriorated significantly in recent years, increasing the gap between a small elite and the rest of the population, most of whom live below the poverty line. young people are particularly affected by mass unemployment – more than 30% are jobless – and often have few prospects for the future. Improving training opportunities is a key challenge for promoting the professional integration of young Congolese.

Artist
Marisuca Monkengué

Partners
Association Slamourail, National Institute of social action, National Institute of social work, French Institute of Congo

Participants
25 young students trained in social work professions

Agency
AFD Congo-Brazzaville

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The flame of slam

30%

of young people are unemployed in Congo

students were introduced to slam

1000

spectators attended the performances

With Metis, Congolese slammer Marisuca Monkengué works at the national institute of social work, which offers training in social work professions. To add a sensitive dimension to the training programs, she offers students an introduction to the practice of slam. Over the course of 40 workshops, marisuca teaches them writing techniques, rhyme, diction, recitation, and staging. She guides them in writing personal texts that express their doubts, hopes, and ambitions.

Each participant then recites their text in public spaces – markets, streets, parks, etc. – and performs in slam battles during the slamouv festival, which annually brings together the most popular slammers from francophone africa. A thousand spectators attend the various performances, including the minister of social affairs. Since then, some continue to perform and have created their own instagram slam pages. Recognizing its cathartic nature, the management of the national institute of social workers has integrated slam teaching into the institution’s continuing education program.

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