A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
Malcolm's Echo: The legacy of Malcolm X (African Movie Academy Award) is a feature documentary by African-British film director Dami Akinnusi. I first the met Dami in 2004 before her credits included Bleach My Skin White (ITV)- the first UK documentary to tackle skin bleaching on primetime television. Even within the humble settings of one... Continue Reading →
We are all chocolate! Sweet and divine we are, descending from the dirt of the earth, the fruit of life given by Theobroma, food worthy of the gods themselves, our roots in Africa and its vast diaspora, cocooned by a protective shell, our seeds cultivated to be roasted until 'blackened', how our darkness has pathed... Continue Reading →
There are many factors of travelling alone I'm fearful of, yet I rarely voice them- not even to friends or family. The last thing I need is a scenario confessing to a member of family my fears on the potential dangers I could face coming Brazil alone for 3 months, or how insecure I was... Continue Reading →
I was honoured to meet Spike Lee while he's in Bahia during the carnival. Spike Lee is no stranger to Brazil nor the people to him, as in 1996 Mr Lee directed Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" music video featuring Salvador Afro-Brazilian Samba band; Olodum. When I met the acclaimed African-American director in... Continue Reading →
If you choose to be in Salvador da Bahia for the 'The biggest street party in the world' as opposed to Rio's world-famous Sambadrome, or any other carnival in Brazil for that matter, there is most probably a reason behind this decision.
From practice in the scenic setting of Lagoa do AbaetĆ© - ItapuĆ£... The rhythms attracting the bands first audience; local children! I accompanied my host Alberto (airbnb.com) to the rehearsals of one of the samba bands he is playing for during the carnival period; Escola de Samba Unidos de ItapuĆ£. Alberto, an experienced tambourin percussionist... Continue Reading →
The carnival in Salvador is in full swing! In every corner of Salvador's historic centre - Pelourinho, lurks something captivating for the camera... And that's before any of the parades have begun! So it goes without saying, I was thankful to discover a press centre for journalist to 'recharge' not just the batteries for their... Continue Reading →
When I learnt Spike Lee was in Salvador for the carnival I instantly put to twitter, using up all my limited character allowanceĀ (as though baggage allowance!), my hopes to have an opportunity of interviewing the acclaimed film director! So that very evening when I stood next to Mr Lee himself while Samba band Olodum were... Continue Reading →
So I got my press pass in time for carnival!... Where there is a will, there is a way! Yesterday I met Kwamy Hashid, an Angolan professional photographer (with perhaps the largest lens in the business!) who I accompanied throughout the evening into the night as we whizzed in and out of the parades working... Continue Reading →
This post is inspired by Thiapisto, a blogger writing about her experience travelling through South America for a year! You may have noticed my name change a few weeks ago from 'Findingme' to 'MakingKai'. I think this quote by Thiapisto is so fitting... I had to use it!
Travelmaker Kai 