Tobi Kyeremateng takes Nigerian culture to a whole new level. Her directorial debut documentary film, ÓWÀMBÉ is one of ten products of the inaugural Netflix Documentary Talent Fund. ÓWÀMBÉ’ beautifully showcases the Nigerian culture of hall parties, more specifically in the UK scene. It reviews how the tradition has evolved over the last 25 years. It’s also a call to Nigerians living in the diaspora to keep this fantastic culture alive despite their first-generation parents. The film premiered on February 20th, 2022 on Netflix. It was produced as part of a series titled “Britain Is Not Boring“.
Watch the full film below:
