Siddüm - Abua Odual, Asiyami Gold

⁣I’ve contemplated on the kind of stories I’ve wanted to tell as well as see more of. Over the years, I’ve moved from place to place around the globe documenting experiences that inspire me. After all that I have seen, I am most inspired and impacted by the wisdom passed on from stories told. I thought about my own story and about the stories I would share one day with my children and grandchildren about where they are from. What are the stories of the people who came before them and how does understanding their ancestry help to connect the dots about who they are? Also, what is my part to play in all of this?

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I started to think about how our stories have always been told by people not of the land. It became clear to me that I could create a space for our voices to finally be heard. A passing down of joy, wisdom, love, honor and power that does not have a time stamp and can connect people across the diaspora.

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I visited with one of the greatest storytellers I know, first, my father. He shared intimate stories with me about his life, childhood, love, and the changes he has seen in his community throughout his lifetime.
I also journeyed back home to capture visuals that I thought would help to further narrate his stories.

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This series is about ALL of us, which means I need more voices! Help me tell the story by submitting people in your family or community that have amazing stories that you want to share. Nothing is too big or too small. Thank you so much for all of the love and support.

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CREATED x PRODUCED Asiyami Gold
DIRECTED x Corey Omar
EDITED x Corey Omar x Asiyami Gold
NARRATED x Ojike Amakiri Wekulom x Asiyami Gold
WORDS x Asiyami Gold x Tracy Nwokoma