Meet the Team

The people behind the project

Filmmakers, researchers, and producers from across Africa and beyond
core Team (Kenya)
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  • Wangui Kimari
    Executive Producer and Researcher
  • Njeri Gitungo
    Program Executive and Multidisciplinary Producer
  • Cynthia Kemunto
    Creative Communications and Social Media Lead
  • Brock Hicks
    Research and Content Lead
  • Jim Chuchu
    Creative Director and Filmmaker
In-Country Teams
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This series was made possible through collaboration with talented production teams across eight African countries. Each team brought essential local knowledge, creative vision, and technical expertise to their country's episodes.
Algeria
Producers: Maher Mezahi, Zahra Rahmouni
Cinematographer: Raouf Meraga

Kenya
The Photo House (pH)
Production: Nala Ayieta
Cinematographers: Kevin Kymani, Kibe Nduni

Malawi
Dusty Orange Projects Et Al (DOPE)
Directors/Producers: Sharmila Elias and Zahir Elias
Cinematographer: Craig Mawanga

Madagascar
A Hauteur d'Homme
Director: Ary-Misa Rakotobe
Cinematographer: Livatsiresy Todisoa
Nigeria
Movement Lab Collective
Producers: Sa'eed Husaini Sanyaolu, Juwon
Cinematographer: Rock Yusuf

Somalia
Director/Cinematographer: Said Fadhaye

South Africa
Director: Tsogo Kupa
Cinematographers: Tsogo Kupa, Duncan Tilley, Shaeera Kalla, Luke Johnstone

Tanzania
Ajabu Ajabu
Directors: Jesse Gerard Mpango, Gertrude Malizeni
Cinematographers: Jimmy Mathias, Stamilu Chaligha