CHOCOLATE HAS A NAME: Afe Bi Yε San 'The Year of Great Misfortune', an immersive multi-sensory installation by the visionary artist and lived experience storyteller Adelle A'asante. This ground-breaking exhibition transcends traditional art boundaries, inviting participants to delve deep into the heart of cocoa farming communities in Ghana. Through a fusion of sacred oral storytelling and innovative installation art, A'asante masterfully intertwines the lived experiences of cocoa farmers with the ever-changing climate they navigate. 

Each element of Afe Bi Yε San is meticulously crafted to transport visitors into the fabric of cocoa farming life. From the cocoa sacks, bearing traceable numbers connecting to specific villages, to the remnants of traditional Batakari fabrics, every detail serves to illuminate the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of these resilient communities.  

Step into the gallery space and be enveloped by the aroma of cocoa leaves and dried pods, igniting your senses and drawing you into the narrative. Through sight, taste, smell, and touch, participants are immersed in the complex web of emotions surrounding the cocoa industry, from the bitter realities to the sweet moments of resilience and hope. 

Afe Bi Yε San is more than just an exhibition — it's a journey of awareness, empathy, and ultimately, repair. By confronting the challenges faced by cocoa farmers, visitors are compelled to confront their own role in the story and emerge with a renewed commitment to positive change.

The exhibition will be running from the 9th to the 28th of March, with an opening evening including a storytelling session from 4-6pm at Everybody Arts (HX3 9ET) on the 9th. There will also be other events throughout March connected to the exhibition, please see the postcard below and find more information for each event on our events page.