Banana Club made its debut at RMB Latitudes Art Fair this year—and we sold out.

Curated in collaboration with artist and curator Papi Konopi, our solo booth showcased the deeply intimate work of Katlego C.L. Twala, the 2025 recipient of the Banana Club Artist Fund. This moment marked not just a milestone for Katlego, but a significant turning point for Botswana’s growing contemporary art ecosystem.

Twala’s delicate portraits, grounded in themes of vulnerability, Black intimacy, and emotional interiority, resonated profoundly with audiences over the three-day fair. “My experience at Latitudes was truly eye-opening,” she shared. “I had the opportunity to share my work and the stories behind it with fellow art enthusiasts, which sparked meaningful conversations… I believe the audience left intellectually impacted.”

For us, this opportunity went beyond visibility—it was about dialogue. Connection. Presence. And centering emerging black voices on platforms that too often overlook them.

As Banana Club, we remain committed to opening doors for underrepresented artists and building bridges between cultural hubs across the continent. Our participation at RMB Latitudes was not just a celebration of what’s possible when we invest in new talent—it was a glimpse of what the future can look like when we do.

We’re grateful to everyone who visited the booth, shared kind words, and supported the work. A special thank you to the Latitudes team for hosting such a dynamic platform, and to all the artists who made the fair so rich in spirit and meaning.

We’re only just getting started.

— Tanlume Enyatseng
Founder & Lead Curator, Banana Club