NAIJA: A Conceptual Project Highlights Socio-political Issues Facing the “Giant of Africa”
Updated: May 18
"ŃÁÍJÀ" is a Conceptual Fashion and Art Collaboration between Filmmaker and Cinematographer Davidson Ogujiuba and photographer Obinna Obioma. Through Photography and Video they highlight and address some of the main Social, Economic and Political issues bedeviling “The Giant of Africa”.
Conceived by amalgamation in 1914 and then gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria has been identified as land blessed with not just natural resources but also a country that has produced some of the world's most iconic figures; ranging from entertainment to politics.
Even in the 21st century based on the state of her social, political and economic state. The condition of Nigeria can be Alluded to as a fire that has been presumed quenched - the fire is our hope for a better Nigeria. As long as there is a single ember left in the fire; Hope is Alive.
The short film is set to be released on the 8th of July, 2022 by 12 ET. Watch the trailer below👇🏾
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CREDITS
PHOTOGRAPHY,ARTDIRECTIONANDSETDESIGN- OBINNAOBIOMA @MROBINNAOBIOMA @MR.OO_
DIRECTOR OF VIDEO, POST EDITS, SPECIAL EFFECTS AND SOUND DESIGN- DAVIDSON OGUJIUBA @AFILMBYVINCI
DP -Lillian Djuane @llc_jones
MAKE UP - Morgan Everson - @morganeverson_
COSTUME AND WARDROBE STYLING - Wuraola Oladapo - @wuraolaoladapo HAIR STYLING - Abiodun Adegawa - @finessedbyabbey
MODELS
Shannica Ewart - @shannewart Shanae - @shanaestrachan
Elijah Calloway - @eli.lo.mein Sebastian Duncan @bashlowkey Romel Gaddy @roevisions
Gabrielle O’Connor - @__blue.roses
DIGITAL TECH
Shawn Caldeira @shawncworkshop
PHOTO ASSISTANTS
Sebastian Duncan @bashlowkey Romel Gaddy @roevisions
VOICE OVER
Wale @itz_waley
Onyinkansola -: @oyinlovshoney