Yesintwini
This concept revolves around 'Yesintwini,' a Ndebele/Zulu term translating to humanity. It holds diverse interpretations, yet for this shoot, it embodies the profound bond within the community, echoing the sentiment of 'Umtuntu, ngumuntu ngabantu'—'A person is a person because of other people.' In collaboration with photographer: @nynnobelair Set Designer: @by._brendan Hairstylist: look 1.breading @char.kctl look | look 2. afro @zyumaya MUA: @kamiliartistry Model: @teamomaa @people.agency & @louisazuze wardrobe assistant: @leilanilefleurmusic assistant / BTS: Khadijaa.hmed Written piece: Yar Deng
written piece by Yar Deng
English version.
"Grieve not for me when I pass,
for my bones shall become a monastery for tomorrow.
Hear my voice in the cadence of your speech.
Feel my spirit when you dare to touch the chariot of God.
Feel my presence on the ground that caresses your footprints.
Find me in the soil that birthed generations of yesteryears and present
So Grieve not for me when I pass,
Forever I am."
Ndebele version
"Lingangizileli mhla ngifayo, ngoba amathambo ami azakuba likhaya elingcwele lakusasa.
Zwana ilizwi lami ephinjweni lakho.
Zwana umoya wami lapha olinga ukuthinta inqola yeNkosi.
Zwana ukuba khona kwami emhlabathini ophulula la onyathela khona.
Ngithole enhlabathini eyazala abaphansi labasasekhona.
Ngakho ke, lingangizileli mhla ngifayo, ngoba ngiliphakade."