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The World.

Stories, people, places and ideas captured through the lens of David Akwara Films.

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THE MATRIARCH: A Mother’s Sacrifice, a Family’s Future and a Legacy That Lives On

Some of the greatest legacies are built quietly through sacrifice, determination and love. THE MATRIARCH tells the moving story of a mother whose hard work and resilience gave her children access to an education and opportunities she never had.

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Stories Worth Telling.

Ideas, perspectives and stories from across Africa and beyond.

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Development & Impact Nov 6, 2026

TRADE NOW: Why Access to Information Matters for Africa’s Cross-Border Traders

Cross-border trade connects businesses, communities and markets. TRADE NOW explores how the Border Information Centre, managed by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council and funded by GIZ-ECOWAS, supports traders…

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Development & Impact Nov 6, 2026

Unbanked and Under-banked in Africa: Understanding the Human Story Behind Financial Inclusion

Financial inclusion is about more than access to banking services. It is about people, opportunities and the ability to participate in an increasingly connected economy. This impact…

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40 Years of Crafting Africa — Le Look documentary

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Culture & Heritage Nov 6, 2026

40 Years of Crafting Africa: The Story Behind a Remarkable Legacy

From a modest leather workshop in Lagos to four decades of African creativity and craftsmanship, the story of Le Look is a celebration of resilience, heritage and…

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BEHIND THE LENS

Films & Video Stories.

Documentaries, original films and visual stories produced by David Akwara Films.

Business & Enterprise

Business Highlight Original (2026)

A David Akwara Films Original that spotlights African businesses, entrepreneurs, and the people behind them, telling their stories, celebrating their journeys, and highlighting the ideas shaping Africa, one…

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Creative Economy

Creative Connect Africa 2025

Creative Connect Africa 2025 brings creatives from across Africa together to connect, collaborate, and shape the continent’s creative future. We documented young creatives supported by the Mastercard Foundation…

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