By Eniola Daniel
06 August 2024 |
11:07 am
Set within the coronary heart of northern Nigeria, ‘Salamatu’s Rhapsody’, a film written and directed by Abu-Bakr Adamu, delves into the evolution
Set within the coronary heart of northern Nigeria, ‘Salamatu’s Rhapsody’, a film written and directed by Abu-Bakr Adamu, delves into the evolution of music and its function in Hausa tradition. The movie, projected to be launched within the final quarter of 2024, encompasses a proficient solid equivalent to Hajiya Hauwa Ibrahim, Habiba Zock-Sock, Wapi Barau, James Oche Ameh, and Maimuna Dikko.
The forthcoming film narrates the story of a pious Muslim daughter who faces a tough determination. Torn between her father’s want to honour his late mom and her dream of turning into a rapper, Salamatu should navigate the difficult bonds of household and custom.
Adamu’s earlier work combines horror and drama with themes from northern Nigerian tradition. His brief movie, ‘Tsoro Da Ruwa’, acquired nominations for Finest Actor and Director on the 2023 Ibadan Indie Movie Awards.
The producer of the film, Shimatever Igbawua, emphasises the movie’s progressive stance: “The angle shifts from the standard view of what ladies can or can’t do. Whereas some conservative ideologies consider they’re defending ladies, true safety includes permitting them to specific themselves.”
He added: “Artwork successfully embodies this precept. Happily, the actress who performed the function shares the same actuality, making the story really feel genuine and simpler to navigate. Music is integral to Hausa tradition, and everybody acknowledges this reality.”
“Icons like Mamman Shata, Musa Dan Kwairo, Dan Maraya Jos, and most significantly Barmani Choge used their music to advertise and assist ladies. This movie continues that legacy by showcasing the fashionable evolution of music inside Hausa tradition.”
The British Council’s Movie Lab Africa additionally performed an enormous function in bringing this movie to life. The programme educated and financed the challenge, awarding a grant to Igbawua. Movie Lab Africa is devoted to nurturing African movie expertise, offering them with the sources and coaching wanted to create impactful cinema.
