Welcome to #PAWAchat where we bring you Independent Voices. Expert Opinion. Driving Change. Today we are joined by MESH**EVENTSGURU - Photographer @faithshikki - Poet @Azeecoptel1- Rapper @SBagbo – Dancer on artists economic resilience in the COVID-19 era.

Q1. Each day brings challenges & questions about the future. The economic impact of cancelled events, performances, teaching engagements, & programming across the arts field has already taken a toll on so many artists & organizations. What has your experience been like? #PAWAchat

Q2. The loss of our ability to gather together and share space with one another has been a unprecedented blow. What coping mechanisms have you put in place to mitigate or adjust to COVID-19? #PAWAchat

Q3. We are reminded that the traditional arts are adaptive, generative, and resilient. They root us in shared history, but they also help us to grow in uncertain times. What economic lessons have you learnt from the pandemic moving forward? #PAWAchat

Q4. The president directed the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage to set aside 100 Million from the Sports Fund to cushion artists from the effects of the COVID 19 Pandemic. What are your thoughts on the Kshs 100 Million from Government of Kenya? #PAWAchat

As we wrap up many thanks to MESH**EVENTSGURU @faithshikki @Azeecoptel1 @SBagbo and all the PAWAful people who joined us today. Here is to artivists driving change. #PAWAchat

PAWA254 MESH**EVENTSGURU @Azeecoptel1 @SBagbo It's been a pleasure
Thank you Fenty✨ FulkyNyapis for coming through
Wishing everyone the very best

@faithshikki PAWA254 MESH**EVENTSGURU @Azeecoptel1 @SBagbo FulkyNyapis Thank you too!.. I have learnt something new from it.