Artist for Humanity Benefit Concert

Art Direction – Artist for Humanity, London Earth 2024

In 2024, Ibrahim Attallihi served as Art Director for the Artist for Humanity benefit concert at London Earth, an event organized by the Brave Poets production collective. The project brought together poets, musicians, and activists for a night of solidarity, performance, and fundraising in support of social justice initiatives.

Ibrahim was responsible for the visual concept and stage design, creating a powerful visual language that complemented the performances — blending live projections, archival video, and symbolic imagery rooted in resistance, memory, and global storytelling. His direction helped shape the overall mood and message of the event, reinforcing its themes of humanity and urgency through image.

Artists for Humanity – London Earth 2024

Role: Art Director

Location: EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney), London

Date: February 25, 2024

Organized by: Brave Poets

As Art Director for the Artists for Humanity benefit concert, Ibrahim Attallihi developed the full visual concept and stage environment for a six-hour evening of performances rooted in solidarity, resistance, and cultural storytelling.

Through his Brahmography method — combining live projection, archival material, and symbolic visuals — Attallihi transformed the stage into a living collage that responded dynamically to each artist’s message.

Featured Performers Included:

  • Aja Monet – Poet & activist

  • Elfar3i – Jordanian-Palestinian rapper

  • Jacob Lusk (Gabriels) – Soul vocalist

  • Nadine El Roubi – Sudanese-American rapper/singer

  • Theo Croker – Jazz trumpeter

  • Soweto Kinch – Saxophonist & MC

  • Judi Jackson, David Mrakpor (Blue Lab Beats), Arfoud Brothers & Sisters, Kareem, and others

The visuals elevated the emotional and political atmosphere of the night, contributing to an immersive and unforgettable experience for performers and audience alike.

Concept Summary:

Verses of Return is a multidisciplinary performance project led by Maysa Ibrahim, in collaboration with Artists for Humanity and Brave Poets. The piece blends poetry, live sound, and archival visuals into a meditative act of resistance — reclaiming language, memory, and land through personal and collective storytelling.

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