Scoot by Kazadi Kadima
Film
2022
Digital commission for Duniya Behter
Artist Statement:
"The last two years have been really hard for all of us. What has been hardest for me though, was my little brother getting really sick at the beginning of the pandemic and having to go and live in Melbourne for a year while he got treatment. Worrying about my brother, being separated from him and my Mum, having to change schools, missing old friends and home. Often I’ve felt like I couldn’t talk about my struggles because what my brother has gone through, seems so much worse. Being a part of this project has been a chance to talk about what it was like for me. It has been great to have the support and encouragement of artists like Syrene and Mimi to tell my story and I’ve learned a lot. I feel really proud of this video and hope you enjoy it." — Kazadi Kadima
About the artist:
Kazadi Kadima
Kazadi, aka Zadi, is a young African-Australian living in Shepparton. He loves running, drawing, rap music, coding, hanging out with his friends, and most of all, riding his scooter and learning new tricks. His biggest inspiration is Isiah Samms, a black British scooter rider. The change he hopes to see in the world is people getting along and accepting each other for who they are.
Related Projects:
Scoot by Kazadi was commissioned through MAV’s program Duniya Behter. Supported by the Victorian Government through the Priority Response to Multicultural Communities during Coronavirus (PRMC) program. Duniya Behter is delivered in partnership with Point of Difference Studios.
