African Folktales Reimagined

S01E02: Halima's Choice

Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.

Overview

Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.

Episodes

S01E01 Katera of the Punishment Island

March 29, 2023 28 min
Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.

S01E02 Halima's Choice

March 29, 2023 24 min
Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.

S01E03 Anyango and the Ogre

March 29, 2023 18 min
Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.

S01E04 Enmity Djinn

March 29, 2023 9.0 19 min
An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.

S01E05 Katope

March 29, 2023 14 min
A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.

S01E06 MaMlambo

March 29, 2023 21 min
A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.

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