Billy Molokeng: Echoes of Africa in Charcoal The work of Billy Molokeng, a South African artist born in Alexandra Township near Johannesburg in 1949, is a quiet yet profound exploration of storytelling and cultural memory. Often described as a “chronicler of everyday life,” Molokeng’s singular artistic practice centers around meticulously rendered charcoal drawings – primarily portraits and scenes depicting musicians, dancers, and the rhythms of rural South African existence. While his career has unfolded largely outside the mainstream art world, his work possesses an undeniable power, offer…