I recently took a trip to Bath for Sudafest, and I’m still reflecting on the "Sounds Like Home" discussion. It was one of those rare, grounding experiences that felt less like an event and more like a homecoming.
The panel featured some truly powerhouse voices: Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Elbashir Idris, and Tasmeem Isam. Each brought a different lens—activism, poetry, art, and literature—to the complex idea of what it means to be Sudanese right now. A personal highlight?
Finally getting my copy of Talking About A Revolution signed by Yassmin herself!
The Power of Being Seen
My main takeaway from the day wasn't just the information shared, but the connection. As a young Sudanese person living in the UK, I often find myself navigating through this space of being deeply integrated here, while remaining fiercely tied to my roots and culture.
For the first time in a long time, I found myself in a room full of people who just get it. We spoke about:
The weight of carrying our heritage while building lives in the diaspora.
The unique struggle of watching our home country and the suffering from afar.
Using our artistic power as a tool to shift perspectives and tell our own stories on our own terms.
Finding a group of like-minded individuals who feel and express exactly what I do was the validation I didn't know I needed. It reminded me that our art isn't just a hobby—it's our megaphone.
Building for the Future
Connecting with these brilliant creatives and activists made one thing clear: we are not alone. We need this community to stay resilient and to keep the world's eyes on Sudan. By supporting each other now, we are creating a stronger, more vibrant path for the next generation of Sudanese Superstars to walk through.
Here’s to the power of the diaspora, the strength of our roots, and the art that keeps us moving forward.
Posted By Urbanista ( Azza Gasim)
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