Kgomotso Christopher makes history at Naledi Theater Awards
By Purity Lisa on May 18, 2018
Kgomotso Christopher has made history with her appointment as chairperson of the Naledi Theater Awards board. This is because she is the first black woman to be appointed in this position.
She spoke from overseas and felt honored.
Christopher has been a member of the board for four years, and has even served as a judge.
In her new post, she will be serving alongside two deputy chairs.
“I feel privileged to be in a position to directly influence and shape the future of this prestigious 14-year-old awards institution,” she said.
Role
Christopher’s main role as chairperson will be working with the board and CEO, Dawn Lindberg, to create and implement the strategies and goals of Naledi Awards. “I will also be in the capacity of spokesperson and representative of the awards in general.”
On becoming the first black woman on this position, she said: “Being the first black woman comes with responsibility. However, with responsibility comes the opportunity to be a voice within the board that will share new perspectives about the arts and culture space, nuanced and informed by the fact that I am a black South African woman.”
One of the challenges that Christopher will face will be to change perspectives about the importance of the arts.
