The Avant-Garde HUMANITARIAN

From Bagging Accolades Since Day One, To Crediting The Endless Drive And Pursuit Of Making This World A Better Place. We Haven't Evidenced Such A Perseverance Anytime Soon, Have You?

- ISHITA KAMRA

Entering an era of risk since the young age, our Hommes Cover Star of the December Issue, Sidi Massinissa is someone who shows how he has progressed beyond his roots. With an unending love for people and a deep passion for continued growth of his community, he has aced all facets of the world. Shattering glass ceilings and setting his own rules has been like his forever mantra. Having a conversation with him has been nothing short of inspirational. Spoiler Alert – It’s quite moving!

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A very warm welcome to you! Our readers would love to get to know you a bit better. Can you begin by telling us about your childhood and upbringing?

I was born in the small city of Al Hoceima, one of the most beautiful coastal sites in Morocco and home to a rich Amazigh tribal heritage. Until the age of three, I lived there with my family. Both of my parents are artists in the fields of music, poetry and literature; I get snapshots of my house in Morocco filled with guests from all over the art world having endless cups of tea and jam sessions. At the age of three, I moved with my family to Europe. Although new countries meant new cultures, we have always made efforts to preserve our identity as Moroccans. I remember my parents telling me that my name was a way to make sure I never forget where I came from, no matter where I went. My name is in honour of our ancestor King Massinissa I of Numidia. At the end of the day, who are we without our history? Without our ancestors? Without our culture? We would just be a blank canvas. My family always raised me to love and praise my roots and learn about my people and their sacrifice for our land, which empowered me to start my journey as a humanitarian and activist.