Date: Thursday, May 29 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, ONLINE: Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, June 30, 2025

Very Short Program

Very Shorts Program

Oya, Dance!

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A father tries to help his daughter to connect to her Yoruba roots through music. As the sound echoes from their London home, they receive an unexpected response.

Director
Naomi Soneye-Thomas
Time
0:05:33
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2024
Cast
Emeson Nwolie, Chaelissa Gray

Director

Naomi Soneye-Thomas

Naomi is a writer and director from London. Her previous work has screened at festivals such as BFI London Film Festival. She also writes for TV and theatre, and likes to create work that explores social issues and her Nigerian / Jamaican heritage.

Cast

Emeson Nwolie, Chaelissa Gray

Screening

Screening Venue

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Online Screening

OnlinescheduleOnline Screening
Online Screening2025.04.24 [Thu] - 05.27 [Tue]

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