On the invitation of the Nubuke Foundation, through an open call, a few artists gathered at the foundation’s grounds at 7 Adamafio Close, East Legon, near Mensvic Grand Hotel, to discuss, debate, and deliberate on issues of national importance. In the words of Odile Tevie:

“…[the invitation] is [was] to artists to answer the question—Are we past the days of the ‘March Past’? And to show how Independence Day should [could] be celebrated [alternatively] and not endured, as many school children have done for the past 55 years in the hot scorching sun.”

Fewer artists than expected attended the gathering, and curiously, no women artists were present—a point for another year’s deliberation. While the discussions did not lead to definitive answers, they posed even more questions.

Imaginations ran wild in creative ways. Projects materialized, collaborations were developed, and spontaneous actions were birthed.

After two to three hours, the project 631957132012 gained footing, resulting in a series of actions, events, performances, and interviews spanning a week, from Sunday, 4th March, to Sunday, 11th March, at various venues and locations across the capital and even in some regions.

Project: 631957132012 is just the beginning of questioning. Let’s all wake up from our long slumber to start looking critically at our national celebrations: what we celebrate, who we celebrate, how we celebrate, and why we celebrate.

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