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Night of Naija Films

  • The Luminal Theater 405 Tompkins Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11221 United States (map)
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OYA: SOMETHING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO WEST AFRICA!

Directed by Seyi Adebanjo

@SeyiAdebanjo

Journey with Queer Gender Non Conforming Nigerian Seyi Adebanjo on a return home to speak directly with ancestors and connect with Òrìsà (African God/dess) tradition, following a trail back to the powerful legacy of Seyi’s great grandmother, Chief Moloran Ìyá Oloya.


ETU & NAGO: THE YORUBA CONNECTION

Directed by Morenike Olabunmi      

@MOlabunmi

The story of a select group of Jamaicans living in the western parishes whose Yoruba/Nago ancestors arrived in Jamaica as indentured servants during the 1840’s. 

Earlier Event: September 2
The Central Park Five
Later Event: September 17
Bed-Stuy Filmmaker Showcase: Shaka King