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conceptual artist & prod. | urban planner @zeal.coop. multimedia anthologies - “The Remedy is Solidarity” & @ahousecalledzanzibar w/ @ashleyyounnia

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My time at @black_cite_sight_site with @bads_lab during the @bienalsaopaulo was definitely transformative to say the least. I appreciated this question posed by @_odetotheother about situatedness based on situated theory citing Brazilian thinkers and activists Abdias Nascimento, Léila Gonzalez, Sueli Carneiro, and Anibal Quiano. How are we situating ourselves and body of work as politically and socially engaged artists within the built environment of Galleria do Reggae in São Paulo? It really called forward the story of my becoming as an artist that rather can integrate my urban planning experience through my work. I could have left the instrument on the floor with the mallets easily signaling that it’s meant to play but by standing the instrument up vertically the xylophone takes on a symbolism of the structure of the Galleria do Reggae. So the entire installation through the energy of Ananse the Spider takes on a trickster energy (I’m not gonna break all that down now) but what I can say is that the energy is parallel to that of the orisha Eshu in Ifa, where the Galleria along with other black infrastructures where there are few, far and in between are at a crossroads for their survival and so what does collective self determination look like for local black marketplaces in the face of gentrification? taken in Galeria Do Reggae by @nii.a.k

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I wish I could extend my stay in Brazil after my first trip here. To top it all off @seujorge was on my flight back to EWR! I just wrapped up residency with @black_cite_sight_site , a Black world-building studio fellowship and art intervention at the historic Galleria do Reggae, a landmark of Black culture in São Paulo, Brazil, during the @bienalsaopaulo . In collaboration with @bads_lab @africaiseverywhere

During my studio time. I worked on my installation “Unraveling Ananse’s Gyli,” which was first displayed as a series of six assemblage chandelier pieces. The work draws inspiration from the Gyli—a wooden, polyphonic percussive instrument from the Lobi people of Ghana (similar to a balafon or wooden xylophone). I collaborated with @cedricmitchell and @jojotemmeng, with production by @sena.affadu , for an exhibition @themixgh as part of their Open Cell, entitled A Divination of Enjoyment EP Vol. 3. This was the final volume of a series of art activations I launched after the @africanunion_official Accra Reparations Conference, as a part of a global multimedia anthology I am the executive producer of, The Remedy is Solidarity. This project also supported me in becoming an @opensocietyfoundations Equality Fellow.

The past two months have been a deep learning experience. As I come out of it, I’m reflecting on how I can share my journey being urban planner and conceptual artist as this current age of the imperial attempts to advance itself- What would it look like to redesign and restore patterns freedom escape routes that allows for us to capture an ecological sense of self in community with those who desire the same in an environment where we are so consumed with being egotistical? taken in República, São Paulo by @nii.a.k

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Follow me @nii.a.k Art by design is my therapy (chief tingz- shorts by @one.unik.boutik, shirt by @everyniggadeserves ART and ring @defortyfive) …… art producer & cultural design mode for The Remedy is Solidarity multimedia anthology on global reparationfor Repossessions @caaminla Riot to Repair @media.2070 @arianneedmonds and @arianafaye and @free__dem on Solidarity Tourism for the California volumes being produced as we speak. Lastly, working with the one and only @ashleyyounnia of @childrenofthesound.archive on a new multimedia project coming next year. @ahousecalledzanzibar . Inspiration from @s_weleh @keekalator @dicksonstudio4233 taken in Jersey City, New Jersey by @nii.a.k

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WE'VE REMEMBERED. WE'VE DANCED. THE LEGACY OF CLUB ZANZIBAR STILL LIVES ON! 🐅🪩

And last night we made sure of that!

TODAY! Come inside the archive one last time as we close out "Where Do You Go When The Party's Over?" with A Journey Through The House Exhibit and artist talk and book signing with @vincentbryantphotography and Larkie Rucker, moderated by @qolden1_

12pm-3pm
@moremorenowrecords

Newark we love you!! We thank you for such an amazing week @newarkarts festival celebrating 47 years of Club Zanzibar!

Keep dancing! 🐅🪩

#AHouseCalledZanzibar #ClubZanzibar #Newark by @nii.a.k

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TONIGHT SHALL WE HAVE ONE LAST DANCE?!

It’s been a week of remembering, learning, understanding and joy as we’ve been celebrating 47 years of Club Zanzibar.

And tonight we invite you for one last dance with @ashleyyounnia @nii.a.k @_gonzalosilva and the legendary @zanzibar_punch

The dance floor is where it started! Meet us there!

9pm - 1am
@newarkcultureclub
563 Broad St.
$10 adv / $15 at the door

link in bio by @nii.a.k

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Thank you @michaellawson____ at @resident_advisor our first write up on @ahousecalledzanzibar. We’re thrilled to be back home for the @newarkarts festival sharing the stories behind the Jersey sound!

Join us tonight for as we continue celebrating the legacy of Club Zanzibar for “Where Do You Go When the Party’s Over?” x A Journey Through The House at @moremorenowrecords for Art Night Out @newarkarts.

At 8PM, experience a special projection of “Where Do You Go When the Party’s Over?” short film and a collage of @vincentbryantphotography on the exterior of 35 Halsey Street.

@rawclubarmando of @rawclubarchives will be spinning records all night long!

🌮 FOOD BY @afro_taco

🌐 THE FILM WILL AVAILABLE FOR A 24HR DIGITAL RELEASE WORLDWIDE, starting at 8PM EST. If you can’t make it in person, you can still experience the journey. Link in bio.

📍 More More Now Records
49 Halsey St. | Newark, NJ
Friday, October 9 | 7–10PM

From Newark to the world, this is a celebration of the music, the memories, and the people who made the house a home.

Where do you go when the party’s over? Come find out. by @nii.a.k

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@ahousecalledzanzibar curators are back home!Day 1 complete ✅. The 47th Anniversary of Club Zanzibar is Newark’s Culture and All Ls of Love, Legacy & Lineage 🥹🙌🏾♥️🫂🎶🎉 Come out to celebrate more of Club Zanzibar @newarkarts Festival 2026 by @nii.a.k

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Celebrating my 47th birthday and the 47th year anniversary of @ahousecalledzanzibar. #waxsessions @newarkcultureclub by @nii.a.k

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Thank you so much @dee.diggs for having me on @thelotradio for the very first time!

So excited to be back home to share my love for music while also honoring the legacy of Club Zanzibar alongside my partner @nii.a.k at the Newark Arts Festival this week from Oct. 7th-11th.

We’re bringing together film, photography, sound, and storytelling across generations at @theatelier.nj and @moremorenowrecords in Downtown Newark.

Featuring the work of @vincentbryantphotography curated @qolden1_ in “A Journey Through the House”.

RSVP and Check out the full list of programing at the link in our bio! taken in The Lot Radio by @nii.a.k

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WHERE DO YOU GO WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER?

A 3-part sonic short film series presented by @ahousecalledzanzibar. Restoring the frequency. Honoring the sanctuary, the archive, and the spirit of Club Zanzibar. Exclusive viewing will start on October 8th for The Restoration of the Jersey Sound salon w/ @miss_movin_records #christopherflowers @nadus in collaboration w/ A Journey Through the House photography exhibition of @vincentbryantphotography work (in-house photographer at Club Zanzibar) curated by @qolden1_ @andrecebradyart

WORLDWIDE DIGITAL STREAM Available globally for 24 hours only. Begins October 9.

LIVE OUTDOOR PROJECTION Secret Location | Meet at 49 Halsey St., @moremorenowrecords Newark, NJ following day on Friday, October 9 | 8:00 PM EST Presented in partnership with Newark Art Festival: Art Night Out. @newarkarts
Experience it for 24 hours and spread the spirit of Zanz! Sounds by @rawclubarmando

Film Credits:
@childrenofthesound.studio x @zeal.coop collaboration
Executive Producers: @nii.a.k & @ashleyyounnia
Video Editor: @averagelifeof_chris
Where Do You Go When the Party’s Over?
is a reference from Archie Bell and the Drells, Where Do You Go When the Party’s Over, a common song Club’s Zanzibar DJ @tony_humphries who play as a part of his set.
This art experimental film series serves as a literature review on Club Zanzibar and for the world building of @ahousecalledzanzibar ! Footage is for non-commercial use only. taken in Newark, New Jersey by @nii.a.k

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NEWARK, ARE YOU READY?! 🐅🪩

Announcing the program for A House Called Zanzibar presents WHERE DO YOU GO WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER? — a living archive celebrating 47 years of Club Zanzibar and the Jersey Sound at the 2026 Newark Arts Festival.

And after speaking with our elders and community, we've extended things!

From October 7–11, we’re bringing together film, photography, sound, storytelling, and the people who carry this lineage forward — across @theatelier.nj + @moremorenowrecords in Downtown Newark.

This isn’t just an exhibition.
It’s a gathering.
A conversation across generations.
A return to the sound, stories, and spaces that shaped global club culture.

Swipe left to view the full schedule!

October 7–11, 2026
The Atelier + More More Now Records
49 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ

47 years later, the question remains:

Where do you go when the party’s over?

Back to each other.

Come be part of the archive.
Come add to the story.

RSVP + FULL PROGRAM → LINK IN BIO

#AHouseCalledZanzibar #NewarkArtsFestival #JerseySound #ClubZanzibar

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 — We turn the lights back on!

The history of the Jersey Sound doesn’t belong to one person.

It lives in the records.
The DJs.
The dance floors.
The people who were there.
And the people carrying it forward.

Join us for the opening day of "A Journey Through House" Exhibit by @vincentbryantphotography curated by @andrecebradyart

And later...

Join us for an intergenerational conversation with Abigail Adams of Movin’ Records @miss_movin_records , historian Christopher Flowers, DJ + event curator @nadus and @ashleyyounnia + @nii.a.k of A House Called Zanzibar.

We’ll explore the evolution, preservation, and global legacy of the Jersey Sound — but this isn’t a conversation meant to be listened to quietly.

The room is part of the conversation.

Come with your memories.
Your questions.
Your stories.
Your disagreements.
Your ideas about what deserves to be remembered — and what comes next.

We’re gathering people from the past, present, and future of the sound to talk with each other.

RSVP to secure your spot!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 —

We’re taking over Halsey Street for a night of moving images, music, photo by @nii.a.k

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A HOUSE CALLED ZANZIBAR IS COMING HOME! 🐅🪩

A House Called Zanzibar is coming home to Newark, New Jersey for a three-day activation during the Newark Arts Festival 2026 @newarkarts We’re bringing art, conversation and music under one groove!

Join us this October 7th-9th as we gather in Newark to honor what was built, acknowledge what was lost, and imagine what becomes possible when that legacy is given room to live again.

We present to you…

“WHERE DO YOU GO WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER?” 🪩

A sonic short film series + art installation in collaboration with A Journey Through House, featuring the archival photography of Vincent Bryant (the house photographer for Club Zanzibar @vincentbryantphotography ) curated by Andrece Brady / AB Arts Collective, alongside sound, film, conversation, DJs, and community gathering.

📍 @theatelier.nj + @moremorenowrecords
49 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ
🗓️ October 7–9, 2026
🎟️ RSVP + program announcements → link in bio

Programming details will be announced throughout the week.

Stay close. Stay tuned. Tell somebody from Newark!

Flyer by @fulton.studio

#AHouseCalledZanzibar #NewarkArtsFestival #NewarkNJ #JerseySound #ClubZanzibar WhereDoYouGoWhenThePartysOver taken in Newark, NJ by @nii.a.k

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