Artist Bio: Simba Yangala

Artist Bio: Simba Yangala

Simba Yangala is a multi–talented Artistic Director, Professional African Cultural Dancer and Performing Artist. She has performed in the United States Dramatic Arts off Broadway production of...

"Little Refugee From Zaire", a play written, directed and choreographed by Simba Yangala. Simba Yangala arrived to New York in 1997, escaping the ongoing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, civil war when she was but 13 years old.

Simba Yangala leads her audience on a journey to Africa, presenting a vision of how Africa is viewed, by outsiders and by members of the African diaspora.

In “Little Refugee from Zaire,” Yangala explores the stereotypes that people have of refugees from Africa and the deep misunderstandings of her people’s history.

She explores the differences in how people see Africans and what they expect from people simply because they are from the continent of Africa.

Simba Yangala has performed in Susana Cook’s “100 Years of Attitude” and “The Values Horror Show.” She has presented original African dances at Dixon Place and has also performed in Chicago’s Peace Fair.

Simba Yangala has performed at well known venues throughout NYC including the Apollo and BAM.

Simba Yangala is teaching ethics and dance in New York. She has been dancing since age 8 years young.

Artist Simba Yangala's Goal: Hollywood.


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