Cherif Douamba's Reel

The story of ‘Kubolor’ follows a young man from the southern part of Ghana, Jamestown, Yhaw Phila. Yhaw has a dream of becoming one of the greatest rappers. He comes from a society with very orthodox cultural values, limiting the dreams of the young people. Kubolor talks about a young, talented and resilient guy who doesn’t allow any of these old cultural and religious beliefs to stop him from dreaming. He is determined to fight until all his dreams come true.

What power do our dreams hold when the world seems determined to deem them unattainable? ‘One Day’ tells the story of two dreamers, Isaac and Acer. Two young boys living in the former colonial town of Grand Bassam, Ivory Coast. Coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, the parents of the two boys held onto the hope that their sons would receive an education as a means to offer them an opportunity for a better life. Yet Isaac and Acer dream of traveling the world and becoming successful away...