Regarding history, looking at myself, I’m a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. How has that impacted my life? Very little. I’m neither very religious nor do I enjoy special status in my country. I could’ve. Many exploit their alleged legacy to set up lucrative rackets posing as minor saints and dole out regimens to avert the evil eye!
Of course personal histories dictate who we choose to be. I choose to be an enlightened artist and poet! My poetry and art are secular apart from some Islamic calligraphy which is a joy to behold.
I’m not ignoring building blocks of global history but… . Past deeds of hundreds of years ago mustn’t dictate one’s deeds in the present.
I love history and anthropology and biology. I derive inspiration from them. Some of my painting I use as images in the in the header.
Cheers!