a documentary by Retji Dakum

Retji, a filmmaker in living in America, wants to reconnect with his African roots. He goes on a journey back home to Nigeria to learn about his ethnic group, Mupun. Speaking to elders and historians around him, he explores his ancestry and lineage, meditating on scientific findings and oral traditions. His journey unpacks mysteries about the Nok civilization, one of West Africa’s earliest complex civilizations.

NYAM Film Screening Q&A at Creative Alliance

January 26th 2024 was the Baltimore premiere of the Nyam documentary. It was screened at the Creative Alliance theater, followed by a Q&A session moderated by Dr. LaShay Harvey, the Principal + Founder of Black Girl Saturday School. Present for the Q&A was Retji Dakum, Film Director of Nyam, Kariz Marcel and 7G Bumin of Blakwater Studios Baltimore.

Thank you to Ainsley Burrows and Laurielle Noel for hosting this months edition of the Art Soiree at Creative Alliance in partnership with the screening of this documentary.

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