Tijara Smith

Rise of the American Griots

Fiction EN ↓ 10 episodes

When young Black teen, Nani, discovers she holds a gift that connects her to a long line of storytellers descended from her enslaved ancestors, she must quickly adjust to her new position in order to find a cure to an unknown illness rapidly spreading through the Black community. But with time not in her favor, can she rally enough support among new friends to save her family? And her people?

Author

Tijara Smith

Episodes

Tape Ten 20.09.2024 12:33

The Past and the Present finally come face-to-face. What does the future hold? ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS:...

Tape Nine 19.09.2024 10:24

Syn leaves her final gift... much needed answers. ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter...

Tape Eight 18.09.2024 8:24

With a renewed sense of energy, Nani picks up where she left off. ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (S...

Tape Seven 17.09.2024 14:47

In her final hour, Nani accepts a lifeline. ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter) Dr....

Tape Six 12.11.2023 8:28

Nani comes face to face with her fate. Can she handle it? ------------ Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/So...

Tape Five 23.01.2023 10:36

Amidst doubt cast upon her by her family, Nani meets a familiar friend.   ------------ Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS:...

Tape Four 14.11.2022 10:12

Nani learns more about who, and what, she is.  . . . Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwriter) Dr...

Tape Three 24.10.2022 10:15

Nani plays catch up with her African American folklore knowledge. Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwr...

Tape Two 24.10.2022 9:50

Nani decides whether or not to fulfill the role destined for her. Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Nyla Smith (Singer/Songwr...

Tape One 10.10.2022 12:48

Nani uncovers a long-kept family secret. Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to this production! CAST: McKenzie Franklin as Nani Joshua Curry as Charlie Jada M. Darden as Tayla Jordan Loman as Nazim Michael Cortez as Eric Yani Barrow as Dia James Bond as Elijah Samantha Haughawout as Syn Annaya Barnes as Angry Spirit SPECIAL THANKS: Dr. Deanna Koretsky  The Annotated African Am...