About
My journey
Together with my dear friends Ikram Aoulad and Keltoum Belôrf, I was part of the video collective De Fatima's (The Fatimas). We became known for our satirical videos in which we challenged the prejudices about (Muslim) women of colour.
For a while I worked as a freelance video reporter for the Flemish broadcast network VRT and for the arts and culture sector. After that I worked some years for Zomer van Antwerpen (Summer of Antwerp), a large cultural festival.
Subsequently I was commissioned by several organizations from the arts and culture sector to set up a preparatory theatre course; de nieuwe spelers. I also worked some years for an antiracism organization. For many years I was a freelance communications manager for the arts and culture sector.
I also produced and hosted a podcast called This Is What I Read.
Right now I divide my time between writing essays and other non fiction work for several publications, and writing screenplays.
In all my work I have always taken a keen interest in displacement, migration and identity. I have +15 years experience in storytelling and anti-discrimination work, a combination that allows me to create authentic and compelling stories.
Photo: © Nisran Azouaghe