Sunshine (Dedication to Najwa and Nduku)

If there was anyone in the world who could compel me to rearrange my priorities in life, make me want to be achieve more and reach higher, realize how fortunate I am to even be here, it's my sunshine — Najwa Gaines.

An Ode To Nduku Malombe — The Video

I take my camera everywhere I go and take photos of everything I see. I have hundreds of photos of my lady. So why not stitch a couple together, lay them on top of Charles Cameron's "I'll never Stop Loving You," and create a video montage for Nduku Malombe?

What I Love Most About Fatherhood

The only things I can remember people saying about having a child is the sacrifices that have to be made with your time, your money and your sanity. And it's a commitment you make physically, mentally and emotionally. I used to ask why would I want to have a child. Then along came Najwa and I can't reiterate enough how much I love fatherhood!

So Much Said In So Few Words

After the culmination of events that led to meeting her at the movies, I felt compelled to see her again. Our next conversation was virtual, but the events afterwards became a reality.

Najwa at Fayetteville’s Only Landmark

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Nov 2011

David Gaines

It’s amazing how after all these years, this is the first time I actually visited Fayetteville’s only landmark — the Markethouse. Probably because back in the day it was where they sold slaves, but still. I called a couple of my people and they all not only mentioned they never visited it, but they asked why I was there.

Regardless, we took Najwa downtown Fayetteville, NC, where there was a little festival and people walking around in character to Dickens’ Scrooge. I don’t know the story like that, but did Scrooge have a slave?

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Sunshine (Dedication to Najwa and Nduku)

An Ode To Nduku Malombe — The Video

What I Love Most About Fatherhood

So Much Said In So Few Words

Najwa at Fayetteville’s Only Landmark

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