Author: Kaba Abdul-Fattaah
Kaba Abdul-Fattaah
Kaba Abdul-Fattaah is a dynamic independent documentary filmmaker and photographer. A world traveler, he has traversed the globe capturing not only music and film giants, but incredible footage of some of the most incredible humanitarians and freedom fighters of our time. Kaba's work passionately explores and celebrates the richness of the Black community, showcasing its depth and beauty through compelling visual narratives. He is a native of Brooklyn and currently resides in Harlem.
I am reminded of a period a few years ago during the six months I spent in Medina Munawwarah, a…
How Modern Food Design Turns Habits Into Addiction. We’re still in the early days of January. Aspirations are high. Gym…
Bringing in the New Year, I realized it has been four years since the passing of my father. Among the…
My recent trip to Senegal, South Africa and Nigeria was a beautiful and deeply instructive experience. Travel always teaches, but…
Nothing like walking on the side of a mountain with new comrades in conversation that informs and inspires while the…
“Have you ever touched a cloud before?” Yesterday, one of my hosts asked me that question, pointing toward Table Mountain…
Traveling with sciatica is a journey within a journey, one that teaches patience, humility and a new relationship with your…
In my last reflection, I spoke about Dakar, Senegal — a city pulsing with ambition, rhythm and resilience. It’s where…
I found myself wondering, where did the gesture of blinking an eye at someone come from? Across cultures, a wink—a…
When the cost of living can cost you your life. That was the brutal reality of the 1980s in East…
It was early evening when I stopped by to see my children before leaving for Senegal—the very place I’m writing…
Flossing, where I grew up in New York, means stepping out like you mean it—flexing a new fit, a watch…