As a Dual BA/MA Comparative Literature and Society and Middle East, East Asia, and African Studies major at Columbia University, I have had the privilege of pursuing my passion for exploring the intersections of culture, history, and society. Through my coursework, I have gained a deep understanding of the diverse intellectual traditions and cultural expressions of various regions of the world. I am proud to have achieved academic success, including recognition on the Dean's List, and to have received awards for my research and writing. My commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom, and I have pursued various research opportunities, internships, and volunteer work to broaden my understanding of the world and contribute to positive change. I believe that my academic achievements and passion for learning make me a lifelong learner, eager to explore new ideas, perspectives, and experiences.

green nostalgia Mabira

Katasi Masembe

Breathe air clogged with the ground dust of your bones 
so the tenements may have light 
We were light! Mabira was light! 
We shone and the universe sang of how bright we were
The moon and her cold light envied the blood of Mabira
The Sun and her defiant beauty ogled the rays of the Nile as she courted our fair Mabira
Now we are cold in our fair Mabira
Three crones, a brute, a baby, and a pile of dirt
The dying embers of our fair Mabir
Mottled green dawn, a Mabira Spring.

A portrait of a young Krobo woman at a Dipo Ceremony. Krobo, Ghana. ©Anthony Pappone

A portrait of a young Krobo woman at a Dipo Ceremony. Krobo, Ghana. ©Anthony Pappone

A woman walks along a dirt road carrying a basket of bananas. Morogoro, Tanzania. ©Hans Charlz

A woman walks along a dirt road carrying a basket of bananas. Morogoro, Tanzania. ©Hans Charlz

cold sepia projections of melancholy

maama wange forgiveness
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