Awake, an immersive Christmas installation by Sokari London, is inspired by the spirit of emancipation and liberation of Africa. It serves as a call to action, to recognize our heritage, understand our journey, and step forward into the future with strong intention. 

Through four interconnected chapters, visitors move from connecting to African identity, to our translation of African spirituality,and then we confront the ongoing movement and migration that has challenged and reshaped African identity. Finally, we invite you to take action, to be intentional, and to embrace your deep roots.

Chapter 1: Identity

How can one truly know who they are without acknowledging one’s origin? Can an individual fully embrace their being without an awareness of their own history and collective identity? We believe that identity is foundational to our existence. For this conversation to begin with meaning, it must start with the cultivation of African identity, a journey that…