NAFADA

RELEASE: 2025

ethno-emergents is proud to announce the 2025 release of its thought-provoking new film: NAFADA — AN AUDIO UPRISING.

What began as a social justice advocacy project between female hip-hop artists from the MENA region and musicians of industrial, dark-wave electro music from the West, soon became a fight for relevance in a world determined to question the intention of artists, instead of the intention of art itself.

Through this documentary we explore the barriers that exist for modern-day artists, who must now weigh heavily the desire to play it safe and self-censor, against the devastating impact that this simple act of self-protection could have on the future of art overall.

The music, the lyrics and the messages that are powerfully voiced and provocatively woven throughout the Nafada album were created with intention to inspire a new generation of musicians, artists and activists worldwide.

Sadly however, through the personal accounts and reflections of the artists in this film, it becomes painfully clear that the idea for Nafada would never have been conceived in today’s harsh climate of woke culture. Furthermore, if the need for artists to self-censor continues, we not only run the risk of losing unique and innovative multi-arts projects like Nafada, but the platform for sharing its vitally important messages and the potential to mobilise the masses along with it.

HOST A SCREENING

OPTION A:

SCREEN THE FILM

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OPTION B:

SCREEN THE FILM

w.  INVITED GUEST FOR Q&A OR PANEL

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OPTION C:

SCREEN THE FILM w. BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE

(WORKSHOP AND Q&A)

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If you are interested in hosting a screening of our documentary film in your community or organization, please contact us at reginald.tiessen@gmail.com

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