WAYS – Initiating an Artistic Collaboration

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As part of the WAYS programme of the German Federal Cultural Foundation (Kulturstiftung des Bundes), Company Christoph Winkler from Berlin and the Future of Dance Company (FOD) from Lagos, Nigeria, carried out a joint initiation project.

Through workshops, artistic encounters and numerous discussions, the two companies explored each other’s artistic practices, working methods and production conditions. The exchange also addressed practical questions of international collaboration, including shared decision-making, responsibilities, resource management and sustainable working practices.

The main outcome was a jointly developed Roadmap of Collaboration. It establishes shared principles for equitable cooperation and defines concrete procedures for planning, communication, decision-making and conflict resolution. The initiation project also enabled both partners to gain practical experience in joint budgeting, administration and project development.

Together, these outcomes provide a foundation for the next phase of collaboration, including the development of future artistic projects between Lagos and Berlin.

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Artistic Research and Workshops: Christoph Winkler, Oluwafemi Adebajo, Ridwan Rasheed | Workshop Facilitation: Muiz Adebayo, Gabriella Fiore | Assistance: Waris Rasheed | Financial Management: transmissions

Workshop Participants in Berlin: Sophie Prins, Mariana Tzouda, Shelmith Oeseth, Lisa Rykena

Workshop Participants in Lagos: Muiz Adebayo, Aduragbemi Apooyin, Halimat Alabi, Ayodeji Agnes Abidemi, Sandra Ajangnade, Wisdom Edet, Waris Rasheed, Feranmi Jiwoola, Kolawole Samuel

Funded by the programme WAYS – Towards Fair and Sustainable International Partnerships of the German Federal Cultural Foundation.

Funded by the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.