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The Nubian Language Family: From Halfa to Kordofan
by Hatim Eujayl - May 31, 2025Although Arabic dominates today, Sudan remains ethnically and linguistically diverse. The more than 100 languages spoken across the country reflect millennia of migrations and political shifts, weaving a complex and diverse social fabric. One of the... -
Rethinking Nubian: How One Word Replaced Ancient Divides
by Hatim Eujayl - May 13, 2025It is often believed that the term ‘Nubian’ is rooted in the Ancient Egyptian word for ‘gold.’ This lines up with our modern-day, romantic image of ancient Nubia as a place of wealth and royalty. However,... -
Mohamed Al Hallaag: Idaho’s Top Sudanese Barber
by Hatim Eujayl - Jan 31, 2023How do you make a place like Twin Falls, Idaho home? It was December. Sudanese wedding season, as anyone could tell you, and the Sudanese people of Idaho were hype. Life in Idaho, like life in...