THE LOCAL & FLY

Regardless of whether you are at the African Film Festival NYC or not, you should try to catch up with some of the movies that are screening there. We have listed some of the most exciting ones from different genres that we are convinced you will enjoy.

‘Bigger Than Africa’ by Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye

This is a 2018 documentary by Nigerian filmmakers Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye which recounts events that took place in the slave era. The movie focuses on the religion, culture, and traditions of the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. It shows how the Yorubas managed to keep their tradition regardless of the fact that there were many different tribes sold into slavery.

‘Black Goddess’ / ‘A Deusa Negra’ by Ola Balogun

In this classic Nigerian-Brazilian film, Ola Balogun tries to capture the past and present journey of Africans. The mystical form of the movie is backed with the story of the Yoruba divinity Yemoja. ‘Black Goddess’ was made in the ’70s and it takes us 3 centuries back in time.

‘Oga Bolaji’ by Kayode Kasum

When a 7 years old girl crosses the path of a retired, simplistic 40-year-old musician, Oga Bolaji, his life suddenly changes. Whether it changes for the better or worse, requires some effort. Oga Bolaji is perhaps one of our favorite movies screening at the African Film Festival NYC.

‘Little Girl’ by Tafadzwa Chiriga

The role of the ancestral spirits in the lives of African American is the centerpiece of this movie. ‘Little Girl’ is a fictional tale of a young girl who is guided by the spirits of her ancestors that emerged from the forest. The spirits lead her to have a deeper understanding of her past. They help her see the deep legacy which the African women before her left.

‘Hello, Rain’ by C.J. “Fiery” Obasi

The movie by Nigerian filmmaker CJ Obasi is an Afro-futuristic story of women who mixes science with witchcraft and magic to give themselves supernatural powers. It is an adaptation of the short story by Hugo Award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor. Rain must find a way to stop them before they do any damages to the nation.

‘Wrong Con’ by Charles Obiemere

This is a story of two unfortunate con men who in their desperation, poses as pastors to exploit a wealthy man. Like every other job they have done, this one was supposed to be quick and make them easy money. Too bad for them, the desperate rich man has a possessed daughter that he would do anything to help. So he decides to throw them inside the room with the demon-possessed girl. He will not let them out until they do a miracle that heals her.

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