A Diaspora Photographer Bridging Harlem and Dakar: Awa Seck

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In this episode of They Lied About Africa, I sit down with Awa Seck, a 19-year-old photographer from Harlem with Senegalese roots, whose lens bridges identity, heritage, and creativity. From picking up her first camera in London, to rediscovering belonging on a life-changing trip to Dakar, Awa shares what it means to be a second-gen creative balancing art, faith, and family expectations. We talk about: How one trip to Senegal reshaped her identity 🌍 The challenges of pursuing art in immigrant communities 🎨 Blending Harlem and Dakar into her photography 📸 Why her photos are about more than aesthetics — they’re about memory, heritage, and belonging ✨ This episode is for anyone in the diaspora who feels torn between worlds but wants to create something lasting and true. 🔗 Check out Awa’s work: https://www.instagram.com/awaseckphotos/ #TheyLiedAboutAfrica #DiasporaStories #Photography #HarlemToDakar #GenZCreatives 🔗 Full Source List: → https://linktr.ee/theyliedaboutafrica 🎧 Listen to Full Audio Episodes: Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 👀 Stay Connected: Instagram: / theyliedaboutafrica TikTok: / theyliedaboutafrica_ Email: theyliedaboutafrica@gmail.com 💬 What shocked you the most about this episode? Drop a comment below! 👍🏾 Like, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to reclaim Africa’s story with me.