Bahia Watson

Bahia Watson is a storyteller born and raised under the prairie skies of Manitoba. She is a tender black woman with a mountain of feelings most often expressed through acting, writing, and the occasional song.

Spotlight May 12, 2017

Spotlight: Weyni Mengesha

By Bahia Watson
Photography by Dahlia Katz

When you speak, Weyni follows your words like a map, as though she expects you to be profound, as though she believes that the next word you say might hold the key to an elusive treasure.

Artist Perspective July 11, 2016

“How Old Are You?” An Age-Old Question of No Importance

Written by Bahia Watson
Illustration by Kris Noelle

Lately I’ve started responding to such inquiries with ethereal (and possibly irritating) catchphrases like “timeless” and “as old as the universe.”