mandhla. is a trans-feminine gender non-conforming musician and artist born and raised in Zimbabwe. As a current resident in Berlin, she brings a blend of experimental R&B and Soul music intertwined with visual projections and dancing. Her performance speaks to the daily trials that Trans*, enby and femme* immigrant bodies experience, addressing themes such as love, identity, intimacy, and acceptance. Integrating voguing in her performative practice, mandhla. draws from this highly stylized dance form created by black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities and the ballroom culture as a source of artistic expression and empowerment.
