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.