When art becomes the paying job

Potrait by Langwane
Potrait by Langwane

Upon completing his Bachelor in Humanities where he majored in Theology and English, 24-year-old Langwane anticipated to get a job in one of the government departments or parastatals and live happily ever after.

Reality struck as he failed to get a job or even under the internship programme. 

“After failing to get a job last year I resorted to my hobby which is art. I started off by customising people’s shoes and bags artistically, with time I started growing from just customising shoes and bags to experimenting on the canvas as I grew my art abilities,” he said.

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