Memories in Development is a collection inspired by the Cuban film Memories in Underdevelopment, written and directed by Tomas Gutiérrez. The 1968 film is based on the story of a Cuban writer who chose to remain behind in Havana as his wife and friends fled to Miami. The storyline explores the complex narrative through the lead character, examining the impacts of the social changes that took place in Cuba through the revolution.

Having seen this film while in film school, it was something that stayed with me for a long time. Eventually, I decided to build a collection based on the relationship between political structures and the developing societies in Africa. In a sense, for many of us in Africa, we are often the victims of poor leadership that has played a major role in our self-determination for a better life. Hence, the collection is an exploration of the impacts of politics not only in the larger scope of our societies but also in how it influences our personal lives.