public-space · community · civic-life · 5 min
Why do public places feel like nobody’s places?
“The bench at the little park is still broken.”
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Tata Friky
Saying out loud what we all think quietly.
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WHO IS SHE?
24. A lot of questions.
Tata Friky lives in Cotonou, sells thrifted clothes and sometimes overthinks. Here, she talks about identity, our cities and small things we can change. Then she hands you the mic.
Tata Friky is a fictional character created by Afrikyf. Her questions are real.CONVERSATIONS
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culture · creators · value · 5 min
Why do we notice local talent only after it travels?
“Kossi just sent me a photo of a vase in an exhibition abroad.”
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language · education · identity · 5 min
Why does my home language disappear at school?
“My neighbour's daughter told me a story in Fon this morning.”
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action · community · civic-life · 5 min
What can an ordinary person do to change things?
“A girl in my neighbourhood helped neighbours make a safer crossing for children.”
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civic-life · action · community · 5 min
Is the government the only one who can develop our country?
“The open drain at the end of my street is still there.”
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identity · representation · education · 5 min
Am I the only one bothered by some school murals?
“Am I the only one bothered by some nursery-school murals? 👀”
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rest · work · wellbeing · 4 min
Why do I feel guilty when I rest?
“I sat down for ten minutes. My to-do list somehow sat down beside me.”
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identity · perception · conversation · 4 min
What’s your default facial expression?
“A woman at the market asked me why I was angry with her.”
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digital · habits · friends · 4 min
Why can’t I stop scrolling?
“I unlocked my phone to reply to Nadia.”
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family · feelings · conversation · 5 min
Why does Dad never say “I love you”?
“Dad has never said “I love you” to me. Not once.”
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abroad · work · choices · 4 min
Do you have to move abroad to succeed?
“Kossi got a visa and the family group chat sounds like he won a trophy 🏆”
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streets · habits · safety · 4 min
Why don’t I wear the helmet on a zem?
“zem driver: “helmet?””
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family · digital · learning · 4 min
Who’s teaching Grandma to use her phone?
“my grandma called because “the little button has run away””
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culture · places · curiosity · 4 min
I’ve never visited a museum here. Why?
“I can name three museums in Paris.”
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media · habits · information · 4 min
Why do we forward messages without checking?
““URGENT. Share with everyone you love.””
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local · choices · business · 4 min
Why do I trust imported juice more?
“I just spent five minutes choosing juice in a shop”
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media · identity · cities · 4 min
The Africa I know doesn't look like this
“so I typed "Africa" in an image search”
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habits · cities · environment · 3 min
Be honest: where did your last water sachet go? 💀
“I need to confess something”
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intro · 2 min
Hi, I'm Tata Friky. No, I'm not your aunt 💀
“hi 👋🏾”
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