Meet the Team

Natty Janfa Emmanuel is a talented puppeteer, dancer, choreographer and stylist
with The MUD Art Company. He collaborates closely with lead choreographer
Ochai Ogaba, contributing to the development and premiere of dance pieces.
Since the company's inception, Natty Janfa has supported the choreographer in
implementing dance projects and has toured extensively with the company,
performing on international stages across West Africa. Additionally, he holds a
National Diploma in Public Administration from Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State.

Natty began his work with THE HERDS in Lagos in April 2025, where he joined the
week-long puppetry performance program across the city. He is thrilled to be joining
THE HERDS company throughout Europe and the UK between May and July 2025.