Survive to legacy

The Rapid Support Forces and allied Arab militias killed, raped, and abducted Nuba residents in South Kordofan (Sudan) for decades. Nuba are increasingly under pressure to give up their customs, but they are still retaining their distinct culture. Their ancient practice of wrestling and stick fighting is more than a sport, it is a rite of passage to adulthood. And it evolved from being a martial art into a celebrated cultural event. The purpose is to build group identity by representing their villages. Those so-called Big Sura are mostly held in the harvest season or during festivities. It fosters a sense of camaraderie and solidarity among the Nuba. The Nuba people are dancers, warriors, masters of resilience. They are one of the world's most captivating tribes with a deep connection to their homeland. After more than 60 years of total isolation, the silence around the Nuba begins to break. Those are one of the first photographs that have been taken after Leni Riefenstahl's photography and narratives in 1960s til 1970s. Her photographs published in 1973 sparked worldwide controversy at the time.