On January 27, 2026, I published my first podcast episode. It's been a labor of love, but make no mistake, it's been a big task. I have learned so many new skills including editing, creating digital music, and podcast SEO marketing to name a few. The point of the podcast is for everyone to learn more about Mama Africa, the seat of humanity. So far I've discussed the podcast and what we'll be covering in Episode 01: Let's Get Acquainted. In Episode 02, I discussed how A

The more I learn about African history, the more I want learn. Each time I visit Africa, I begin planning another trip back. Africa, the birthplace of all humanity, is vast, beautiful, and timeless. Its history is as old as time and there is no way to learn all about Africa in one lifetime, but we can do our best to learn as much as possible in the time we have. I'm going to do my part and share whatever I learn about this wondrous continent. To that end, I am announcing

Sadly, I must announce the transition of my beloved father-in-law, Moussa Diouf. On October 29, 2025 after more than 90 blessed years, Papa took his final breath. He passed away in his home, with his bed facing the Ka'bah and I imagine, while reciting prayers and holy verses in his heart and mind. I've attached a link to his published obituary below. Although it's lovingly written, the obituary doesn't capture all that he was or what he meant to his family. The day after

December 1, 1998 is, and always will be one of the worst days of my life. I was busy at work, when my colleague, Sandra Escuder, told me...

Retreat story to African buriel ground