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HOME (2025), 9'33". Digital. Colour.

Home is a short documentary celebrating six decades of The Africa Centre, a cornerstone of culture, community, and belonging. From welcoming icons such as Ama Ata Aidoo, Chinua Achebe, Fela Kuti, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou and Ousmane Sembène. The Centre has stood as a meeting ground for generations of thinkers, artists, and revolutionaries shaping global Black consciousness.

CREDITS 

Narrators:

Cyril Nri, Professor Gus John,
Keith Shiri, Nnamdi Nduka-Eze,
Dr. Sheila Obim, Sulekha Egal, and Professor Wangui wa Goro.

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Director: Curtis Essel

Production: YAASAA

Produced by Naafia Naahemaa

Cinematographer: Azikiwe Udenze

Assistant Camera: Alexander Kairo

Gaffer: Otis Matthie

Interviewed by Elisha Tawe

Sound Recordist: Adam Davies

Art Director: Naafia Naahemaa

Set Design: Naafia Naahemaa

Editor: Curtis Essel

Colourist: Daniel Levy

Score: Kwaku Nyame

Sound Design: Liam Cameron

Credit Design: Godwin Obi

All Rights Reserved. © Curtis Essel 2026

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