Banana Club is pleased to introduce its Advisory Board, a group of respected leaders across curatorial practice, cultural production, finance, and cultural strategy who will support the organisation as it enters its next phase of institutional development.

Over the past several years, Banana Club has grown from a community-driven platform into an organisation working at the intersection of contemporary art, public discourse, and economic inclusion. Through programmes such as the Banana Club Artist Fund (BCAF), public dialogues, exhibitions, and research initiatives, the organisation has sought to create meaningful platforms for artists while contributing to broader cultural conversations across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As Banana Club continues to expand its programmes and partnerships, the establishment of an Advisory Board marks an important step in strengthening the organisation’s governance, long-term sustainability, and strategic direction.

The board will provide guidance across key areas including artist development, financial sustainability, advocacy, and international cultural positioning, supporting Banana Club’s mission to build platforms that connect artistic practice with social, cultural, and economic transformation.

Advisory Board Members

Storm Janse van Rensburg
Curator, writer, and editor with over 25 years of experience in contemporary art across South Africa and internationally. Storm currently serves as Interim Curatorial Director at the Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria and previously held the role of Senior Curator and Head of Curatorial Affairs at Zeitz MOCAA.

Kefilwe Mmapula Mokone
A senior strategy leader specialising in cultural transformation, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Kefilwe brings over two decades of experience in people strategy and organisational development, including leadership roles at Debswana Diamond Company.

Norma G. M. Sephuma
A finance and economic development strategist with over 30 years of experience across central banking, development finance, public policy, and private investment. Norma has held senior roles at the Bank of Botswana, African Development Bank, and Botswana’s Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency.

Siwa Mgoboza
An internationally recognised artist, curator, and cultural practitioner whose work explores hybridity, difference, and belonging. Mgoboza has exhibited globally and served as Associate Curator of the South African Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale.

Suzanne Tromp
Art commissioner, editor, and cultural strategist working at the intersection of contemporary art and editorial storytelling. Suzanne previously led commissions and curation at WePresent, WeTransfer’s editorial platform, and currently serves as Senior Art Buyer at Polaroid.

Together, the Advisory Board brings a breadth of expertise spanning artistic practice, institutional leadership, financial strategy, and international cultural networks.

Their collective insight will support Banana Club’s continued development while strengthening the long-term vision of the Banana Club Artist Fund, the organisation’s flagship programme dedicated to supporting emerging and mid-career artists through mentorship, research, and public engagement.

As Banana Club looks ahead, the organisation remains committed to building platforms that support Artists, Ideas, and Futures.