The Desert was the Spark not the Fire

The Desert was the Spark not the Fire

At 20, he left home for Kuwait. He spent a decade in the desert trying to find his footing, but after a series of pivotal events, a quiet yearning metastisized. Ten years later, he remembered a friend from high school — his way out. Visa in hand, he set out for a new life.

From Radio Fame to Risking it All

Baba reflects on his teenage years, passing a life-changing exam, and the struggles of finding work. The turning point comes when he sees a mailman waving a newspaper announcing that the visa for Kuwait is cancelled.

Roots of Childhood

Take a glimpse into Baba's childhood in Palestine, where simple living and deep connections to family, faith, and the land shaped the person he is today.