For sapeurs, appearance is a powerful way to make an impression and stand out in an environment often defined by hardship.

Her love for the sape blossomed during her final-year project while completing her bachelor's degree in dance in 2012.

Analysis - In the two Congos, there's a cultural movement by the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People (Sape), known as "sapeurs", who blend fashion, culture and social resistance. Though it ...

She has now embraced the role of sape player, bringing Sarawak's traditional instrument to global audiences - a passion she first discovered during her final-year dance project in 2012.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) – Munirih Jebeni’s journey with the sape began through her studies in dance at the National Academy of Arts, Culture, and Heritage (Aswara), where she discovered a ...