Youth in Empire 

Originally published in Dazed MENA Issue 06 | Order Here

Borders are impractical, asymmetrical, and facile. They don’t make sense, yet they are among the most violent organising infrastructures we have in this world. Exposing this absurdity, researcher and artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan’s 2022 short film 45th Parallel stages itself within one of the only cross-border theatres in existence, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, which stands between Canada and the US. Those entering from either side must leave through the same door, while floor-marking tape plays the pithy role of a border that, here, is ignored. 

The film’s narrator, Mahdi Fleifel, roams through the space, recalling Hernández v. Mesa, the 2019 judicial case centred on the 2015 fatal shooting of an unarmed 15-year-old Mexican national in who was playing in a dry riverbed of Rio Grande when he was shot on Mexican soil. The case presented a moral bellwether for the American legislative arm: if permissible to be tried in the US, Mesa’s bullet – which crossed the border and murdered a teenager on foreign soil – would implicate other cases of murder. The countless drone strikes on countries like Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Somalia and Libya would therefore be liable to prosecution, too.

The film lays out how surreal borders are as machinery drawn out of seemingly thin air that not only holds supremacy over human life, but also serve as chokepoints for the abuses of power they officiate. The double standard is incalculable; while militaries sitting in bunkers in faraway lands can plausibly drop deadly drones on foreign soil, the movement of human beings between borders, however, has been reneged, policed, and increasingly the locus of domestic politics across the western world. 

To be young and from a country where its borders are treated like ad hoc paperweights makes migration a truly daunting reality, altering and negotiating the trajectory of one’s life from birth. For those born in their own lands, borders are often violated and pillaged by colonial powers that still maintain their ‘right’ to interfere from afar. Whether with manifest violence, or cruel economic, legal and political violence passed by third-party colonial managerial institutions, such as the World Bank, the UN, NATO and the like, these forces unleash themselves and, paradoxically, necessitate the need or desire among their population to leave their homeland. 

Across the west, youth are flooded with a deadening stream of news of the barbarism being wrought along the borders of their homelands and beyond. Alongside, they’re detained or even arrested for demanding a halt to the incessant murder of their peers across the globe—murders funded by their tax money at that. Pandering to genociding countries and blaming migrants for their many failures, western governments continue to fan the flames of xenophobia while conveniently disregarding the fact that inward migration is directly correlated with their insatiable fetish for murder and plunder alike. “We’re here because you were there,” as the aphorism goes.

This story of youth by Eva Roefs was shot in London, the original core of the imperial core, which controlled 25% of the world at its peak in the 1930s. Today, it’s considered one of the most globalised and diverse cities in the world, reflected here by the backgrounds of the models. Focusing on portraiture, Roefs intentionally left little distance between the camera and the person: “I didn’t want the images to feel observational or voyeuristic.” On the contrary, she wanted the viewer to “meet the people directly”. The effect is a critical interaction with each of the subjects who, in the collapse of fixedness, turns the photographic gaze into their own, asserting their unnegotiable presence—an assertion that is perceived as threatening to a growing number of people in Great Britain. 

At the time of writing, anti-immigration riots are exploding in Northern Ireland following the arrest of a Sudanese national over a knife attack that left a person with serious injuries. Hundreds of protestors have taken to the streets of Belfast, setting fires to homes and targeting government HMOs in multiple locations with predominantly Black and Brown residents. These attacks are the latest in an increasing slew of anti-immigration pogroms, underlined by a climate of rising support for the far right. 

This comes at a time of deepening crises in the country—declining living standards, rising poverty, economic inequality, and the wholesale failures of ruling governments to respond to these crises have produced widespread discontent among the public, regardless of where they sit on the political spectrum. There is a growing fear of the future and its lack of viable options, especially among youth who are regularly hounded by reminders of the diminishing employment sectors. 

In the UK, this discord has been instrumentalised by a rising far right blaming immigrants, multiculturalism and a “corrupt liberal elite” for the ills of the flailing neoliberal system—although, as we’ve seen with the global ruling class’ embrace of the far right, populism and elite capital are bedfellows. Leading party figures like Reform’s Nigel Farage or the EDL’s Tommy Robinson regularly cast the immigrant as an invasion of a nation that is “busy heaping up its own funeral pyre” (a lurid phrase uttered by their far-right predecessor Enoch Powell in 1968).

While there is a tendency in the media and even academic circles over the last few years to position the intensification of migration control as exceptional, it’s important to recognise that the racialised ‘Other’ has long been cast as a threat to the modern white nation-state. In Policing the Crisis (1978), Stuart Hall traced how a moral panic over ‘mugging’, a term used to attach street crime to Black and ethnic-minority youth, took hold despite there being no real spike in crime to justify it. He argues that the “moral” panic was disproportionate, as it was never really about crime. Between a waning empire and an unravelling economy, it was a symptom of what Hall called a “deep-seated historical crisis” in hegemony that was managed through civilisational logics and racial scapegoating.

Similarly, what we’re seeing now is racialised ‘crisis’ management enacted by the media, far-right groups, and authoritarian governments to justify law-and-order securitisation methods in response to what they’ve dubbed a “migrant” issue. Rather, these measures more broadly indicate a crisis of hegemony where the ruling classes are struggling to produce consent to their authority and adapt to a transforming new world. Therefore, by leveraging the moral panic of immigration and the ‘need’ for greater policing measures to “keep the streets safe”, governments can justify exceptionalist policies and practices to maintain the “status quo”. They are then employed through a range of increasingly sophisticated surveillance technologies that permeate everyday use across the population as a whole.

These include things like live facial recognition vans and cameras taking unconsenting faceprints or nationwide contract deals with American tech company Palantir, providing it access to NHS data. Raising military expenditure while cutting aid is also on the table of unsavoury policies recently adopted by the British government under the guise of “national security”. And while other generations have dealt with crises, what’s distinct in the present is how they’ve multiplied, not least because we are privy to the world 24 hours a day through our screens, ever-exposed to the violence that spreads in necrotic infinity-images.

This can be deafening. Understanding crisis, however, can be symptomatic of a broader fear among those in power to change. Philosopher Antonio Gramsci said: “The crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear.” We, too, can take stock of the silver lining in existing between worlds being born.

In every epoch, young people are both aberrations and custodians of grand struggles. There has been a rise of political and class consciousness among youth who are not only sceptical of concentrations of power and wealth, but also leading protest movements in the likes of Nepal, Madagascar, Morocco, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh. The youth photographed here are similarly passionate and cautiously hopeful about the future. Admittedly, it would be easy to mistake their sentiments for naïveté and easier still to romanticise it; make of youth a redemptive figure that absolves the rest of us. 

What these young people articulate, however, is not as saccharine as a belief that the future will be better; it is the harder insistence that it’s still theirs to make. Roefs puts it more succinctly: “Young people are constantly navigating a huge amount of pressure, but they carry a lot of optimism and possibilities. And while such themes have always existed in youth culture, every generation expresses them differently. This story is a small portrait of 2026.”

Name: Zara Jane Susan 

Age: 31

Where do you live? East London

Where are you from? I’m of Jamaican and Scottish heritage

Dream occupation? To be able to do what I love and what doesn’t feel like work, a full-time painter/artist.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I’m hopeful for the future—even in dark times you have to reach for light. As a creative, I know it’s scary with new technology, with AI, but the point is to use those new avenues to our benefit and create a wider platform for us to simply do what we love.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? Everyone should lead with love and compassion; the world would be a much more colourful place to be for everyone.

Favourite film, book, and song? The Harder They Fall; Self Observation: The Awakening of Conscience by Red Hawk; “Walk Away From Love” by Bitty McLean.

Name: Rianka
Age: 27
Where do you live? London
Where are you from? I’m a Punjabi born in London

Dream occupation? I don’t have a dream occupation.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I’m scared of the future, but if I don’t tap into feeling hopeful, then I only feel existential. One way of keeping the hopefulness alive is through my activism/organising.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? Abolish capitalism.

Favourite film, book, and song? Before Sunrise; Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber; “Speed Demon” by Justin Bieber.

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Name: Adna Mudei

Age: 29

Where do you live? London

Where are you from? Somalia

Dream occupation? Model, DJ, poet, and therapist.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? While the future naturally comes with its own challenges such as climate change and the growth of AI, I see a continuous pattern of human resilience and problem solving. 

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? For everyone to have access to food, water, and shelter.

Favourite film, book, and song? In Time; The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin; “W.A.Y.S.” by Jhené Aiko.

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Name: Fabia Khan

Age: 20

Where do you live? London

Where are you from? I was born in Bangladesh, raised in London and Essex

Dream occupation? Archaeological Scientist—my aim is to study and work in the historic Islamic and South Asian regions. 

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? In all honesty, I see the growing disparity between the richest and the poorest in the world to the point where the vast majority of people will have no hope for their future as not enough people with the power to make any difference will campaign or invest in their futures. The “American Dream” and dreams of similar nature will die. 

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would change the wealth disparity; in no world should there be trillionaires when billions of people are barely making it. If that was sorted, then all would fall into place.

Favourite film, book, and song? Everything Everywhere All at Once; Fleabag: The Scriptures; “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.

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Age: 15

Where do you live? London

Where are you from? My family is from Cyprus

Dream occupation? Paediatric doctor.

How do you see the future and are you hopeful about it? The future isn’t something I can predict, but it’s something I want to help create. There are endless possibilities, and I’m excited to see where it takes me.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would make healthcare free and accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

Favourite film, book, and song? Home Alone; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; “End of Beginning” by Djo.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Name: Farhan Abdi
Age: 19
Where do you live? Bolton, UK
Where are you from? Bolton (but my roots run deeper)

Dream occupation? My dream goes beyond modelling itself to build something that outlasts me. Modelling is the beginning, not the end goal. I’m not thinking about ceilings or limits; I’m thinking about creating a meaningful and lasting legacy that inspires others and continues to make an impact long after I’m gone.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I’m hopeful for the future but only to an extent. Growing up, I watched people around me pour all their energy into how they were seen by others instead of who or what they could’ve become. That really opened my eyes to society. I do think my generation has the chance to change that and actually build something real instead of just performing for other peoples’ validation, but that can only happen if people grow within instead of outward.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? Honestly, If I had the chance, I would make success and opportunity more accessible to people with genuine talent. Too many individuals never get the ‘fair chance’ that you and I have, and it’s not because they lack the ability. It’s simply because of where they were born, the circumstances they grew up in, or how they are perceived by others.

Favourite film, book and song? City of God; The Girl with All the Gifts; “The Wonder of You” by Elvis Presley.

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Name: Kami Akhter
Age: 25
Where do you live? London
Where are you from? Born in London, ethnically Bengali

Dream occupation? Neuroscientist.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? Well, I’d certainly hope that our future doesn’t look like how our world is going about today—the suffering, pain, judgement, hatred, corruption, misuse of power. We’ve been gifted the universe and, as a species, we’ve chosen the wrong way to appreciate it. I’m hopeful that with the resources and knowledge we have now, we can take responsibility for our actions, correcting our mistakes instead of using others as scapegoats for selfish agendas, like we have always done.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would love to change education systems globally, especially when it comes to access and equality of levels. The right to knowledge shouldn’t be dependent on class/wealth, gender, sexuality, ethnic background etc.

Favourite film, book, and song? Alice In Wonderland (2010); Some Assembly Required by Neil Shubin, “One for the Road” by Arctic Monkeys.

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Name: Azeez al Shamri 

Age: 21 

Where do you live? North West London

Where are you from? Kuwait 

Dream occupation? Professional footballer and world traveller.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I see the future full of good opportunities for growth and learning. 

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would like countries and communities to work together to help those in need and create equal opportunities for everyone. I believe that reducing poverty would make the world a fairer and better place for future generations. 

Favourite film, book, and song? Radio; One Thousand and One Nights; “Let Me Love You” by Mario.

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Name: Haritha Reddy

Age: 22

Where do you live? I live in East London but looking to move south this year
Where are you from? Bangalore, India

Dream occupation: I was studying fashion design and have just graduated. I’ve loved making clothes since I was 15. During the pandemic, I started a small business, selling clothes that I made all over India with the help of my friends and community. It was really fulfilling. I came to the UK to learn more about the world and fashion through a wider perspective and, now, I want to make a living through this craft. I want to make clothes that bring people the same joy I feel when wearing something that fits well and has been thoughtfully made.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I try to be hopeful about the future. I try to only think of ten years from now or a few months from now as the middle is terrifying. I try to focus on what is in front of me, to not let small failures get me down. Keep going, keep doing what I love, keep being around the people I love. 

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would change the wealth gap. I want more small businesses to thrive, less money sitting in bank accounts and actually circulating. People should be eating well, drinking well, sleeping well, and most importantly working less. Given that we have so much technology and surplus food, we really have no excuse for overworking and underpaying. 

Favourite film, book, song? La La Land; The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison or The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector; “Chagu’s Sideturn” by Peach Pit. 

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Name: Raul
Age: 26
Where do you live? London
Where are you from? Half Spanish, half Moroccan

Dream occupation? Acting and modelling—being in front of the camera, telling stories, and expressing different emotions and characters.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? The future is unknown, but I try to stay positive and focus on the present because that’s what really matters.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? A more peaceful world with less division and more empathy.

Favourite film, book, and song? La Haine; The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, “Runaway” by Kanye West.

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Name: Colin Taylor
Age: 26
Where do you live? Stratford
Where are you from? Kenya and South Africa

Dream occupation? Sculptor.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? It always seems uncertain; a particular issue’s impact can seem world ending or a sign of regression. The general trend feels progressive with increases in representation and nuance of social topics and issues. However, this has brought with it uninformed, hateful, and ignorant opinions that manifest in damaging actions and policy. Despite the obstacles, I am hopeful that we can find a path towards a better future.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? That people always lead with kindness.

Favourite film, book and song? Drive My Car; This Is Water; “The Windmills of Your Mind” by Noel Harrison.

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Name: Tuhan Taylor

Age: 22

Where do you live? East London

Where are you from? Jamaica and Cyprus

Dream Occupation? Supermodel.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? The future is bright. I’m excited for the journey, for the opportunities and success it will bring, allowing me to create my own legacy and path.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would want there to be peace so that humanity can grow in harmony—there’s so much destruction and violence in the world.

Favourite film, song, and book? Divergent; To Kill a Mockingbird; “Feeling Myself” by Nicki Minaj (feat. Beyoncé).

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Name: Michael Chimdindu Ogbunubi
Age: 19
Where do you live? Kilmarnock, Scotland
Where are you from? Enugu, Nigeria

Dream Occupation? Airline pilot because who doesn’t want to know how to fly?

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? Overall, I’m very hopeful. I’ve been working on my engineering degree for the last two years, and I look forward to finishing this university chapter. However, sometimes I worry about entering the working world as a young person. Even if I get a great job, will I ever be able to afford a house and a mortgage?

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would make it so that time crawls when you have fun and flies by when you’re bored.

Favourite film, song, and book? Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc; Steel Ball Run by Hirohiko Araki, “Ichizu” by King Gnu. 

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Name: Shikhandi

Age: 18

Where do you live? London

Where are you from? I’m from Telangana in the south of India but have lived in London my whole life 

Dream occupation? Archivist or gallery educator because I love storytelling and bringing people into heritage spaces. 

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I worry for the future as a trans person, a disabled person, a person of colour—but the people around me give me hope. I have lost and come very close to losing so many loved ones to violence and bigotry that it can feel hard to believe in a better future. At the same time, though, I’m surrounded by so much beauty in the form of the most incredible people who I’m deeply grateful to call my friends. We keep each other safe. 

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? There are too many things about this world that need to change, but I think a start would be changing how people see each other. We are all taught so much hate because it’s what keeps cruel systems intact, but if we could start with unlearning that hate, so much could be different. 

Favourite film, book, and song? Missamma, a Telugu comedy from the 1950s; Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer; Abi Sampa’s version of “Man Kunto Maula”.  

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Name: Sonia Lalloo
Age: 25
Where do you live? London
Where are you from? I was born in South Africa but raised in London

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I’m uncertain. I remember having these cascading plans for my future when I was little, which now seem to have dried up. The world doesn’t feel like it’s breeding much hope and quite often feels like more progress was being made 15 years ago. But it’s sad and silly to be hopeless, something that I clearly need to be constantly reminded of.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would change how the weather works, and make it sunny in London for a lot longer—everything is better in the sun.

Favourite film, book, and song? The Devil Wears Prada; Brick Lane by Monica Ali, “Jezebel” by Sade.

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Name: Jack Mario
Age:17
Where do you live? London
Where are you from? India

Dream occupation? Music therapist.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I see my future being bright and filled with positive things—I’m very hopeful about it.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I wish that mobile phones were never invented.

Favourite film, song, and book? Beautiful Boy; A Cursed Soul, a book written by my friend; “Grace” by Jeff Buckley.

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Name: Sarah Ali Mohamud

Age: 23 

Where do you live? London
Where are you from? Somalia

Dream occupation? I love space, physics, and the ocean. I also enjoy modelling and want to become an influencer. But I desire freedom, so my dream occupation is any path that lets me connect with people while giving me the freedom to do as I please. 

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? Yes, I’m very hopeful despite all the horrors and genocides currently taking place. It sometimes feels like a nightmare living in a reality where injustice is so common, and it’s hard to comprehend a future where we allow this to continue. So, I choose to believe that we will get back on track and that true and genuine people will make a difference. There is so much beauty in the world, and it deserves better than what it’s getting right now. It’s only a matter of time before an influx of better people and a better life.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would change how much power and influence some people and countries are given. I’d want to live in a world where all the power does not fall onto one person or one country so that millions of lives aren’t under one person’s control, dictated by their wishes or constantly put at stake.

Favourite film, book, and song? White Chicks and Sinners; the Percy Jackson series; “Blue Dream” by Jhené Aiko. 

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Name: Yefri Junior Lara Guerrero 

Age: 17

Where do you live? South London 

Where are you from? Dominican Republic 

Dream occupation? Cyber Security.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I see the future as uncertain, but I feel hopeful that it will be prosperous for me. 

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? The ‘you are not rich because you don’t work enough’ mentality knowing that wealth doesn’t come from working more or harder. 

Favourite film, book, and song? 42: The True Story of an American Legend; “Life Is Good” by Future (feat. Drake).

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Name: April

Age: 19

Where do you live? London

Where are you from? Nigeria

Dream occupation? An occupation that impacts sustainability actions while expressing myself artistically through modelling.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I am excited about the future because there are so many opportunities available, especially for young people like me, to ensure that we make meaningful contributions to benefit our society.

If you could change one thing about the way the world works, what would it be? I would want everyone to have a voice and feel valued.

Favourite film, book, and song? Matilda directed by Danny DeVito; Catching Falling Stars by Karen McCombie; “This Close” by Flyleaf.

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Name: Imad Senhaji

Age: 16

Where do you live? East London

Where are you from? I’m Moroccan

Dream occupation? Entrepreneur.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? Right now, I’m seeing a bigger focus on the younger generation through the development of youth clubs, sports centres, and public pitches. I am hoping to see a lot more young people take advantage of these spaces and watch them evolve the culture in the future.

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? I would like for people to step out of their comfort zone; people are limiting themselves to what they’re used to, which is stopping themselves from trying new things that can benefit them. I would also make healthcare free in all countries so that everyone can get the help they need.

Favourite film, book, and song? Murder Mystery.

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Name Rico
Age: 17
Where do you live? London
Where are you from? Philippines/Jamaica

Dream occupation? Rapper/producer.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I am hopeful about the future. I have been making a lot of progress towards my goals so far, and I’m ready for what’s in store for me.

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? I would make it so that more people have common sense.

Favourite film, book, and song? “7 days” by Craig David.

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Name: Emma Lineham
Age: 20
Where do you live? London
Where are you from? Sussex

Dream occupation? Sports Coach. 

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? I think so much could happen that is out of my control, you’ve just gotta go with the flow.

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? That no civilians would ever be harmed in war.  

Favourite film, book, and song? My neighbor Totoro; I’m currently reading Foundation; I’m loving Sienna Spiro at the moment. 

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Name: Alexandru

Age: 17

Where do you live? East London 

Where are you from? Romania

Dream occupation? Athlete.

How do you see the future, and are you hopeful about it? The future for me looks brighter with each day. 

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? I’d try to change criticism and bring world peace. 

Favourite film, book, and song? Prison Break. 

Casting CONCORDE CASTING, production company ARTILLERIE, photography assistant IRIS SEO, on set producer JAIDA LINDO, HMU artist BILLIE MCKENZIE, assistant HMU HANNAH SHAIKH, assistant HMU SNEHA SURENDRAN, talents COLIN TAYLOR, RIANKA, SOPHIE AMAD, HARITHA, FARHAN, SARAH M, EMMA, TUHAN, AZEEZ, ADNA, JACK, ZARA M, FABIA, APRIL O, ALEXANDRU, KERLUAL, IMAD, KAMI, YEFRI, RICO, ALICIA, MICHAEL C, SONIA, SHIKHANDI, RAUL, Yellismar