Aw ni ce! Coleman here with some exciting personal news and an update on how it will (and won't affect) An ka taa in the months to come :-)
I recently shared the news in a YouTube video, which you can watch right here:
If you prefer reading, keep scrolling for the update :-)
New Arrival on the Horizon
My partner and I are expecting a baby girl in the coming weeks! Yes, that's right – I am going to become a dad! This exciting news means a lot of things for me and my partner, but what does it mean in terms of An ka taa? Keep reading to find out!
Content and Schedule Update for 2023
Website & Online Course Platform, etc.
- Everything is 100% operational, with all the usual features. I just might be a little slower in responding to messages, etc.
Monthly 2023 Videos
- I have worked hard to have videos as close to ready as possible for the remaining months of 2023. I anticipate sticking to the 1-video-per-month schedule until the end of the year on the An ka taa YouTube channel.
West Africa Filming Trip Postponed
- In November-December of 2022, I travelled to Côte d'Ivoire to film for the 2023 An ka taa video season. With the arrival of my daughter, I won't be going on a filming trip this year. I anticipate going in 2024 once my partner and I have settled into a routine with our daughter.
Content and Schedule for 2024
2024 Video Schedule
- While I won't be going to West Africa on a new filming trip in 2023, this doesn't mean that there won't be content coming your way in 2024. Once my daughter is here and we've reached the end of 2023, I will plan and announce a 2024 content schedule.
How You Can Help
- Become a Patron: Even a small number of additional patrons will make a significant difference. Learn more about becoming a patron here.
- Shop "An ka taa" Merchandise: Check out the new online store with a merch section that includes a 2023 t-shirt. Browse the store here.
- Or simply continue enjoying the videos: Your viewership on the An ka taa YouTube channel is appreciated no matter what.
Closing Remarks
Thank you for your dugawu, support, and understanding. It's a pleasure to be a language teacher that can help you all learn, appreciate and access the Manding language and West African culture. I hope that you will keep following "An ka taa" on this journey.
K'an bɛn!
Coleman