PodcastVestiges Of Violence

The Long Walk to Survival

Vestiges Of Violence: Episode 130


You are nine months pregnant, barefoot, and running through thorns, dust, and fear. For nearly a decade, Ya Busam Ali has lived in displacement, walking miles each season to farm land controlled by terrorists, just to keep her and her children alive.

This episode of VOV follows the story of her survival, resilience, and the loud strength that keeps her moving forward.


Reported and scripted by Sabiqah Bello

Voice acting by Azara Tswanya

Multimedia editor is Anthony Asemota

Executive producer is Ahmad Salkida

Ya Busam Ali, a nine-month pregnant woman, endures harsh and fearful conditions as she runs barefoot through thorns and dust to survive. For nearly a decade, she has been displaced, walking vast distances each season to farm on land controlled by terrorists to feed her children. This episode of "Vestiges of Violence" captures her incredible resilience and strength that propels her forward despite the challenges. The content is reported by Sabiqah Bello, with voice acting by Azara Tswanya, and overseen by multimedia editor Anthony Asemota and executive producer Ahmad Salkida.


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Sabiqah Bello

Sabiqah Bello is a multimedia reporter at HumAngle, where she anchors Vestiges of Violence and leads The HumAngle Index, a docu-series exploring development issues and analysing how policies shape lives through the lens of human security, justice, and resilience. Through narrative journalism and research, she investigates how legislation, conflict, and migration influence communities across Nigeria and Africa. Sabiqah holds a Diploma in African Studies, Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Writing & Rhetoric. As a John Maxwell–certified Youth Leadership Facilitator, she inspires young people across Nigeria, using storytelling and leadership training to ignite purpose, amplify voices, and drive transformative social change.

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