USA / 2021 / 15mins / Drama / English

Nkemefuna follows Nkem and Ike, a pair of Nigerian-American siblings still dealing with the death of their father, who perished in the Twin Towers. Nkem left home after his death; upon her return years later, her presence precipitates unresolved issues with her brother, leading to a public confrontation. As the siblings struggle to work through their issues, a looming threat crystallizes.

Kaelo Iyizoba

Kaelo Iyizoba is a Nigerian-American filmmaker currently pursuing a Masters of Fine Art in film at Columbia University, New York. He was a practicing pharmacist before he found his voice through film. His work explores the concept of identity, specifically "otherness" and what it means to belong. Kaelo's previous short film, Boy Meets Girl won the award for Outstanding Experimental Film at the 2021 Abuja International Film Festival. Learn More