J'ai plusieurs terres

It all begins with crossing a border with an expired Gabonese passport, an Italian visa to retrieve, and a French residence permit. Between embassies, forms, and administrative stamps, a veritable labyrinth takes shape. With humor and precision, Mavikana Badinga conducts a lighthearted exploration of identity, belonging, and the many lands that make up a life.

Born in Belgium, raised in France, and the heir to a Gabonese lineage marked by political struggles and movements between continents, the author and director traces her family history back to her grandfather, René-Paul Sousatte, a minister committed to Gabon’s independence.

Alone on stage, the artist unfolds a vibrant performance where speech, music, dance, and images engage in dialogue. *J’ai plusieurs terres* becomes a sensitive and luminous journey through the transmission of heritage, driven by the joy of telling and sharing stories that connect continents and generations. A performance that celebrates the richness of diverse identities in a world where more and more people are growing up with multiple identities, multiple memories, and multiple languages.