This Friday ✨✨✨join us for Under The Fig Trees, a beautifully intimate Tunisian drama directed by Erige Sehiri, following a day in the life of fig‑pickers as their lives, romances, and quiet rebellions unfold in the open fields. Ijumaa hii, ungana nasi kwenye onesho ya filamu, Under The Fig Trees, iliongozwa na Erige Sehiri. Ni […]
For the return of Picha La Leo. We are excited to present the latest film but one East Africa’s most celebrated filmmaker’s. An interwoven series of stories examining power, paternity, and generational trauma with poise and empathy, Father’s Day directed by Kivu Ruhorahoza Screens this September 27th at Ajabu Ajabu. For full synopsis, trailer, age […]
For Wednesday, the 11th’s collaborative program, we are hosting Ajabu Ajabu! On storytelling and stories shaping! Come through at 7 pm for the screening, stay for the conversation after with Júnia Matsuura @matsuura.junia @weareherefilms__
Get ready, Dar es Salaam! @matatufilmstage is coming your way! Prepare yourself for two unforgettable days filled with amazing short films that will inspire, entertain, and captivate you. This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow film enthusiasts and celebrate the art of storytelling on the big screen. Entrance is FREE! But you must register […]
LAMB (2015) A film by Yared Zeleke (Ethiopia) Synopsis. A young boy loses his mother and is sent to live with his relatives with his pet sheep. He faces struggles when his relatives ask him to sacrifice his sheep for a holiday. For May’s Picha La Leo we present Yared Zeleke’s layered portrayal […]
Call for Participants: WONDAR LABS 2nd Edition Are you a visual artist or performer eager to push the boundaries of your craft? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where creativity knows no bounds? Join us for the 2nd edition of WONDAR LABS, an exhilarating exploration of performance, visual art and site specific performances. Dates & […]
Join us for a special edition of Picha La Leo where we will be celebrating Women Storytellers🖤 The evening will begin with a poetry workshop focused on African Women Poets by writer, poet and author of Paper Dolls @ms_lilly_py from 4.30pm From 6pm join us for food and conversation with music by @dj__seche Then from 7pm we’ll be […]
Uma is a multidisciplinary event at Ajabu Ajabu with artists and musicians exploring different themes. This friday we will be exploring theme of Roads through a poetic reflection on artist Otieno Wakake's bicycle journeys between Nairobi and Durban with music by Wakake & DJ Seche, set design by Temela Hassan and text interludes by Habib […]
Loved Brewed..in the African Pot, Kwaw Ansah’s witty, wistful tale of star crossed lovers in Colonial Ghana is this week’s Short Scentury selection. Join us Sunday 5th March from 7pm @ the AV house.
This writting workshop invites participants to explore the art of comparing and contrasting stories and themes in film. The worksop will include collectively dreaming up new ways to rate and analyze films
