Masankho is a multi - disciplinary Performing Artist, Certified InterPlay Leader, Educator and PeaceBuilder. He brings many unique perspectives to his work around the world. He learned the fine arts of storytelling and dance from his Malawian culture spending many long days and nights listening to stories and dancing to music that captivated his mind, shaped his being, nourished his soul and strengthened his spirit. Using performing arts Masankho motivates and inspires people of all ages to work together to bring about peace, social justice and cultural understanding. In 1997, he started UCanDanc? African Healing Arts to bring his passion for dance and storytelling to communities around the world. Masankho has been a Certified InterPlay Leader since 1999.

Nadia Thalji is Interplay's ambassador to Brazil and South America! Nadia Khalil Thalji is an InterPlay International Leader (Founder in Brazil), MA Art, Culture and Spirituality, theatre artist, dramaturge, educational facilitator and multi - disciplinary Performing Artist active in community development and university teaching (Brazil and the US). Co - Director and performer of Constellation Performance Ensemble with Masankho Banda (Africa). She's interested in the connection between art, social change, multiculturalism , ecology and spirituality. Her special interests are creating performing arts training practices that are both ethical and sustainable, and, facilitating workshops in international organizations that can nurture creativity, innovation, social justice and cultural understanding. Mentor of "Cultural Diversity Celebration" and the "International Day of Peace" held in Brazil and the US.