The twelve candidates selected to compete for the prestigious RFI Theater Prize are now known, and among them is a Congolese talent: N’Anza Tata with his play “Analogie du vertige”. This nomination is a source of great pride for the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has never won this prize despite its previous candidacies.
“Analogie du vertigo” stands out for its literary and dramatic qualities and its originality. The piece offers a subtle portrait of contemporary Congolese society. The story takes place in a bar in Kinshasa, “Chez Mama ni Mama”, during the burial of Lumumba’s tooth, 61 years after his assassination. The bar’s customers, from various backgrounds, confront their points of view, while the owner arbitrates the debates and Kabukula, the neighborhood troubadour, improvises a poem. Gradually, tongues loosen and reveal the hidden truths.
The RFI Theater Prize, awarded by Radio France Internationale (RFI), highlights the dramatic works of French-speaking authors from Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean and the Near or Middle East. It aims to promote the richness of theatrical creation in French.
The winner will be chosen by a jury made up of artists and theater professionals. The name of the winner will be revealed on September 24, during a ceremony to be held in Limoges, as part of the Zébrures d’Automne festival.
This year, the DRC is one of the four most represented countries, testifying to the liveliness of its theatrical scene. N’Anza Tata and his play “Analogie du vertige” thus carry the Congolese hopes of winning this prestigious prize.
The RFI Theater Prize offers a unique opportunity for young French-speaking authors to have their talent recognized and boost their careers. Participants must be between 18 and 46 years old and from French-speaking regions. The proposed works, in all theatrical genres, must stand out for their originality and have never been published before.
While waiting for the announcement of the winner, we can only encourage N’Anza Tata and all the other candidates to persevere in their art and to continue to enrich the French-speaking theater scene with their unique and captivating stories