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On the evening of February 7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I caught a glimpse of the multi-disciplinary spoken-word artist, who also answers to the name NoFables, as her video premiered before the all-women Sayalab cohort of emerging African diasporic content creators. Sayalab, a digital storytelling program launched by Sayaspora, guided the selected participants on how to tell a 60-second audio-visual story from inception to production in just 14 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In NoFables\u2019 minute-long recording, she penned a love letter to her mother, a tribute that is a hug in video form. It was an offering that she hopes encapsulated the depth of love she has for her mother, the most notable source of her creativity. But it doesn\u2019t take long to see that creativity is everywhere in her house. Within the first few minutes of the interaction, she shares with me that later in the evening, she must run off to see a spoken word performance by her sister.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The very person who inspired Absetou to pick up her pen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family of creatives. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite her natural inclination towards the arts, Absetou had reached a point where she was questioning her modelling, spoken word, and performance endeavours. It was then that she stumbled upon Sayalab, a program financed by The Canada Media Fund, which comprised of mentorships, workshops and community building. From August 2025 to January 2026, budding creatives based in Montr\u00e9al and Ottawa were paired with mentors to develop skills in audiovisual and digital creation. \u201cIt introduced me to new experiences that I hadn\u2019t wrapped my head around or known possible,\u201d NoFables tells me with resolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-112160\" src=\"https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1070\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/uri_ifs___M_c03fc6e0-91f8-4888-bca4-35181d2e21fd.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the stacked roster of mentors whom I had spoken to was Kenza Cardot, a visual storyteller who set out to inspire her mentees&#8217; artistic processes. For Kenza, Sayalab filled the gap of what has been missing in Montr\u00e9al and Ottawa\u2019s artistic landscape. The program that rewarded each participant with a $500 stipend to create their minute-long video provided \u201cfunding, exposure, direction, and confidence,\u201d factors that are paramount to nurturing budding talent. But make no mistake, even with the modest budget, Kenza reminds me over our call that \u201cyou can do a lot with a little. I am proof of that, the girls are proof of that, the experts are proof of that.\u201d After viewing the videos created by the cohort, I agree.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the theme \u201cThrough Her Eyes,\u201d the videos were a snapshot into the interiority of these women. Tales of resilience and recovery, be it surviving domestic violence or disorderly eating. Repairing a fraught relationship with the self after job loss, turning 30, and reminiscing on the cultural practices that brought comfort as warm as a cup of coffee. The participants opened the door and welcomed the viewers into their lives, if only briefly, but the impact remains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through Kenza\u2019s guidance, her mentees were able to inquire about all things technical, logistical, and artistic during their one-on-one sessions. The visual storyteller shares that this experience distinguishes Sayalab from many other programs that set out to simply \u201ccreate for the sake of creating.\u201d\u00a0 Instead, Sayalab offers a space for beginner and intermediate content creators and artists alike to create with purpose and direction. \u201cIt provides a foundation that allows the mentees to grow on by themselves until they are comfortable enough to spread their own wings.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-112637\" src=\"https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/module22-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1032\" height=\"1032\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sentiment shared<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Montr\u00e9al-based Sayalab participant, Yasmine Elmi, who echoes, \u201cthe mentorship allowed me to take a leap of faith without falling into the void. I knew my mentor would catch me whenever I fell\u201d. Yasmine is a clinician researcher, and medical student who began her pursuits in content creation with the hopes of being a voice of encouragement for Black girls and boys aspiring to work in healthcare. An ambitious feat that would intimidate many, but after one conversation with the soon-to-be double doctor (MD and PhD), it is clear she takes it on with ease. Yasmine has been able to organically grow her following by chronicling her life and academic pursuits on Instagram since 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSayaspora helped [in that leap] because I might have abandoned social media if it wasn\u2019t for the program. Sayalab came at a time during the summer when I was over [content creation] and burned out from school. Sayalab gave me that motivation to push through and continue forward.\u201d Interspersed between mentorships, scriptwriting, and filming were workshops led by experts passing on their knowledge to Montr\u00e9al and Ottawa\u2019s upcoming creatives. I got the chance to speak with workshop facilitator Afoali, the creative mind behind NINE SIXTEEN STORIES, a video production company based in the 514 area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In just three hours, Afoali imparted her lighting, sound, and editing knowledge to the young women. The NINE SIXTEEN STORIES founder demystified vertical video creation, with the hopes of \u201cgiving the women the tools and autonomy to tell their own stories\u201d. After checking in with the participants, I can confirm it did. \u201cNot only do you walk out of the workshops with new information,\u201d says Yasmine, \u201cbut you walk out having achieved something.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEverything I learned in Sayalab streamlined into how I make videos going forward.\u201d <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-112673\" src=\"https:\/\/sayaspora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/module4-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1020\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going forward. A testament that the 60-second videos were just a sneak peek of the talent coming out of this program. So, what can we expect of Sayalab now that the first iteration has wrapped? What can we make of the village of 9 expert workshop facilitators, 12 mentors, and 22 participants, that was built with care by Project Manager, Lucie N\u2019thanga, at the helm? We will have to keep our timelines refreshed to find out. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until then, Kenza assured me over our video call that Sayalab, as we know it, does not simply end because the 14 weeks have elapsed. Kenza emphasized that her doors are always open to offer advice, as well as for creative exchange with her mentees. She\u2019s noticed that pursuing the arts and content creation as an African diasporic woman can often be an isolating endeavour when it does not have to be. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although she dreams of returning to Mali, Kenza understands that while she is in Canada, she must \u201cbuild home here, build with the culture here.\u201d Kenza urges other African women in the diaspora to find community in programs like Sayalab, stating that \u201cthey might not necessarily come from the same country, but they are still showcasing the same values and dreams as you. Build your hope here until we return. Building strong foundations here for other people to lean on them and grow all together.\u201d Her mood lightens as she tells me that \u201cSayalab was a reminder of everything I hoped for, searched for and found.\u201d A soft landing spot in the interim. With Sayalab, she was able to find a creative community in the diaspora. She found an artistic home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I open my Zoom link to speak with Absetou for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":111268,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[238],"tags":[240,349],"couleur":[],"etiquette-darchives":[],"type-de-ressource":[],"class_list":["post-115215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-magazine-en","tag-sayaspora-en","tag-sister-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sayalab and the digital storytellers of tomorrow: Four creatives on bringing African 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