The remarkable story of the oldest singer in the world, Zanzibari legend Bi Kidude.

Winner of multiple international awards, this inspiring and life affirming portrait reveals the dramatic contrasts in the life of a musical icon.

Bi Kidude beguiles audiences wherever she travels but domestically she continually courts controversy, her behaviour challenging perceptions of the role of women in a Muslim society.

Preceded by Awake? & Tales of Headz. Short films by Nomtha Ntsheyiya & Akhe Beku produced by Andy Jones & Christo Wallers during a Swallows Film in a Week project.

Followed by Q&A with Newcastle based director Andy Jones, hosted by visiting South African director Portia Rankoane and…

…Live Music!

For the opening night of the Africa In Motion festival, we will have live music from the amazing Usifu Jalloh (Sierra Leone) & Roots Radical DJs!

More Events as part of Africa in Motion:

• Wed 10 Dec: Film: As Old As My Tongue + Live Music!
• Thu 11 Dec: Reel Lives: Family Screening (4pm)
• Thu 11 Dec: Film: Ezra (7pm)
• Sat 13 Dec: Volunteer Induction (11am)
• Sun 14 Dec: International Interactive Film Workshop (2pm)
• Sun 14 Dec: Film: Clouds Over Conakry (5pm)
• Sun 14 Dec: Closing Night Party! Film: Sms Sugar Man (7.30pm) + African DJ!

Africa In Motion Info