Supporting Homegrown Artists Working On Social Change and The Creative Economy

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  • Social Change & Civic Engagement

  • Production Services

  • Event & Talent Management

  • Creative Economy Consulting

CONTRABAND is a social enterprise registered in 2018 as art collective. Our mission is to use art and culture for sustainable societal change in Sudan. We incubate, market, and support home-grown artists and the creative economy. We aspire to back grassroots artists and creatives to create value chains locally.

Sudanese Art Is A Tool For Change & Development

Our work champions creating inclusive spaces, fostering collaborations, advancing democratic ideals, and economic growth for artists with a focus on underprivileged groups.

We Take Homegrown Talent Very Seriously

Our Story

CONTRABAND IS A PLATFORM FOR LOCAL TALENT, WHERE ART IS A TOOL CHANGING THE SUDANESE NARRATIVE; A PLACE OF BEAUTY AND A SPECTRUM OF INNOVATION AND CREATIVE PASSION

We Want To Hear From You

Are you looking for something specific?

Drop us as line and we’ll share with you our thoughts on said services and exactly what we can provide to bring your project, event or career aspirations to reality.

hello@contraband249.com