Yahunde Batakane

A Researcher, Graphic Designer, Filmmaker and Author. Born in a devout Muslim family and educated in Christian schools, like many African children, Yahunde Batakane was deprived of cultural identity from the second he saw the light of day. “Cultural conversations were never encouraged at the table, except for village experiences during school breaks, and hanging out with grandpa; a time I cherish dearly” he recalled. 60 plus years after independence, children born in the continent with two African parents are still introduced to the world with an European or Arabic name at birth. Throughout his early life Batakane was met with religiosity, and as he thirst for truth he was often punished for asking questions no religious leader or school teacher would answer. Despite his independent and sometimes defiant views, he was an excellent student. Mr Batakane speaks fluent Kiswahili, Lingala, English, French and can read and write in Latin. After his high school in Congo, he studied film and Television at University in Nairobi, Kenya, and later studied Graphic Design in Melbourne, Australia; where he lived for 9 years. Throughout his time abroad, Yahunde Batakane held numerous leadership positions and founded organisations, all with intent to leave a positive impression and inspire the diaspora to tell their stories. In 2023, Batakane answered the call to return home. “Not long after, I packed my bags and left Babylon. While in East Africa, I found inspiration to write again. I dedicate this book ”Sunset to Sunset Our Bantu calendar”, part one of the series “My People who are Called by My Name” to all seeking truth and nothing but the truth”, he said. Inside this book, Mr Batakane shares 31 years of wisdom and knowledge from the Most High, his late beloved grandfather, books and travel experiences.