On her visit to Salvador to participate in the Liberatum Festival, held for the first time in Brazil, Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, announced the opening of an audio content studio in the city. The production company, called “Axé”, already has its first project defined: a series of podcasts dedicated to the historical figure of Zumbi dos Palmares, as revealed by Salvador’s Secretary of Culture, Pedro Tourinho.
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With the creation of “Axé”, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon seek to establish a creative connection between Brazil and Hollywood. In an interview with the portal A Tarde, Tennon noted that Brazil is experiencing a new moment of content production, and Bahia, with its rich history, offers an environment conducive to engaging narratives. He said: “I’m very happy to be here…it’s a great opportunity to collaborate with the community.”
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During her participation in the festival, Viola Davis spoke about the importance of representation in the arts and the need to challenge the Eurocentric perspective of History. She highlighted that the fundamental mission of the artist is challenging, as stories are often told through the lens of the colonizer. Davis emphasized the importance of telling stories that represent who we are, without apologizing, citing the words of Steve Biko: “We must have the power, the authority, and the courage to tell our own stories.”
The Liberatum Festival, a global multidisciplinary cultural diplomacy event, kicked off on November 3 and features notable figures such as actress Angela Bassett, actor Morgan Freeman, singer Debbie Harry and Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes, among others. others. Focusing on the culture of the African diaspora, the festival will continue until Monday, November 6, in Salvador.
