Yam and Egg

Yam and Egg

A Nigerian immigrant living in London battles survivor’s guilt on the anniversary of his sister’s death, which occurred during a protest.

Directed by: Emily Nkanga

Runtime: 14 MINUTES
Completed: 08/09/2024
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Countries of Production: UK
Premiere Status: London Breeze Premiere
Awards: Best Short Film - Africa International Film Festival
CONTENT WARNING - Mental Health: Depictions of mental illness, self-harm, or suicide

On the anniversary of his sister’s death during a police protest, Gbenga, a Nigerian immigrant living in London, battles survivor’s guilt.

About the director(s)

Emily Nkanga is a Nigerian-British photographer & filmmaker. She has a B.Sc. in TV/Film from the American University of Nigeria & an M.A. in Filmmaking from Goldsmiths University of London. Emily is drawn to documenting lived experiences and is passionate about catalyzing change deeply rooted in cultural practices.