Essay in culture magazine rekto:verso by Djuwa Mroivili (December 2024)

“When classical pianist and performer Djuwa Mroivili auditioned for conservatories, they braided their hair for the first time, afraid that their afros would be seen as a statement. But in a world on fire, taking a stand is necessary: ​​‘In the absence of taking a stand, I hear the shuffling, the coughing, the unwrapping of a peppermint, all to avoid the discomfort of a conversation about colonialism and its aftermath.“