USA, Botswana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone / 2016 / 30mins / Documentary / English

Ṣoju, (pronounced SHO-joo, with the tiny dot under the "S") is a word that means "represent" in Yoruba, a West African language spoken primarily in Nigeria. In this documentary, surfers, metal heads, and guerilla filmmakers explore their identities and culture in Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Nigeria.

Oluwaseun Babalola

Oluwaseun Babalola is a Sierra Leonean and Nigerian-American director, producer, and entrepreneur based in New York City. Oluwaseun created the production company DO Global Productions to pursue her passions for Black and African content. In 2016, she launched Ṣoju, a documentary series celebrating youth culture in Africa. She has traveled extensively for her global work, filming and producing in 10 countries, 8 being within Africa. Learn More