KwaZulu-Natal born, multi-disciplinary artist Desire Marea, born Buyani Duma, is a founding member of Johannesburg collective FAKA.
As FAKA Desire and creative partner Fela Gucci have performed at prestigious international music festivals such as MELT!, Roskilde and Dark Mofo amongst others. They have created special compositions in collaboration with American fashion brand Telfar at NYFW and partnered with Versace to soundtrack their S/S 2019 menswear show before being included in the Vogue Worl 100 and Dazed 100 lists.
In January 2020, Desire Marea released their debut solo album ‘Desire’ on their own imprint, Izimakade Records. It was a skilful stylistic departure from their previous gqom inspired work and explored concepts of loss, displacement, and the terrifying manifestations of love in the contemporary world.
With all their creative endeavours, Desire wishes to contribute to the progression of Black Queer Art, while further growing their practice as a creative healer.
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