Uncovering Self: A greater understanding about our collective story
by Beckypublished on 23rd September 2021
A TEDx talk by Nuakai Aru. Nuakai is an award-winning independent film maker, martial artist and world explorer. He has travelled extensively to Africa as well as many places around the world. Nuakai used his travel as a tool for self-discovery.
His aim is to share greater understanding about our collective story, as well as appreciation for the natural world.
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