Hi my name is Chérif ! I am a film maker, screenwriter, photographer and just avid story teller. I was born and raised in Senegal but spent my forging years hopping between the USA, Canada and France . I have a penchant for adventure and find inspiration in my trips. I’m a great laugh when I have had enough sleep lol , respectful of one’s space and very caring in nature .

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As I enter my 30’s and realize I do not have as many years of adventure left in me , I have been lingering for the ecstatic feeling of discovery and new meets that fueled my twenties . I believe we are as individuals the product of every interaction we have had and every soul that we crossed on our path.

Interests

• photography
• hiking
• surfing
• film
• graphic novels
• african literature

Music, Movies, and Books

The Departed
Friends
Children of God
Thelma and Louise
Inception
The Pianist

So Long A Letter, Mariama Ba
Contemplations, Victor hugo
The Hound Of Baskervilles

Orelsan, Damso, Drake , The Temptations, Stromae

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 25 , I came back to Senegal to open an Art Caffe/ Gallery/ Cultural Center and ran it with my mother. We have curated more than 30 exhibitions as well as self funded art residencies for young emerging artists and succesfully got some of them scholarships to art School.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and anecdotes from my personal odyssey

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Gambia, Mali, Morocco, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Senegal, United States