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.
Bringing in the New Year, I realized it has been four years since the passing of my father. Among 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…
I found myself wearing wired headphones, really due to my regular wireless pair having broken. It was a quick fix…
My visit to Ghana a few years ago gave me a first-hand encounter with cocoa, the seed that becomes what…
Last week, I wrote about creatine and briefly touched on its cognitive benefits—the ways it might support memory, focus and…
I’ve been sore for weeks. Not the good kind of sore that makes you smile knowing you put in work.…