Abelusi is a dynamic and emotionally charged dance production that reflects the realities faced by young boys growing up in challenging rural and township conditions by exploring augmentative masculine journeys from boyhood to manhood. The production’s central metaphor of shepherds (Abelusi) is a powerful reflection of men’s role within the community.
Just as shepherds are entrusted with the care and guidance of their flock, men must learn to take responsibility not only for themselves but also for those around them. Abelusi challenges traditional ideas of masculinity, highlights the importance of vulnerability, and peer-supportive structures, and strengthens the redefinition of what it m
The role of Abelusi is to nurture, guide, protect, provide leadership and a safer path to prosperity, safety, and holistic well-being by fostering environments where vulnerability is not a weakness but a strength, where mentorship replaces neglect, and where accountability leads to transformation.
