momentum VIII: ‘How to culturally hybridize?’ Andrea Pagnes in conversation with Chinasa Ezugha

‘How to culturally hybridize?’ is a conversation from the momentum series that took place in April 2025 at New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi between artist and writer Andrea Pagnes and artist and researcher Chinasa Ezugha. They meet to discuss questions about the complex, layered identities among Igbo, Nigerian and British cultures, as well as the colonial power structures that underpin them. They speak openly about sensitive topics that touch upon the struggles and effects of racism, female migrants, intersectional feminism, and language as resistance, faith-based action and abuse within communities. They share experiences of discrimination and gatekeeping of opportunities related to inclusivity and labour and introduce Ezugha’s ongoing research, which focuses on food as a form of warfare. They conclude by envisioning performance art as an existential practice capable of provoking reflection and action. To view the video recording of this interview, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH9_ItCFLPk.