On the 7th of November, 2023, founder of Africa-Related and recent member of NYWIFT (New York Women in Film & Television), Oyiza Adaba, premiered her directorial debut, a biographical documentary titled DELA: The Making of El Anatsui. The feature film is an assiduous and in-depth look into the life of a monumental figure in the world of art. It was screened at the 12th anniversary edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).
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According to Oyiza, the documentary “… chronicles the life and achievements of El Anatsui, the world-renowned sculptor from Ghana who (so far) gave Nigeria 43 years of his life. The ten years I spent with him in production is something I do not take for granted. I became a sponge, soaking knowledge from one of the greatest minds that ever lived. I do hope we have done some justice to the authenticity of his story.”
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The project is supported by Meridian Creative Centre, Jack Shainman Gallery, NY, Faysal Khalil, Olajide Bello, Access Bank, Ghana, and 7-Up Bottling Company, Nigeria.
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