4/13/22

"Africa, My Africa" by David Diop

Today’s installment of “Black is Eternal” speaks from the heart of the Motherland.

We’re still celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth! Everyday, we’re highlighting literary pieces written by iconic Black writers.

#BlackIsEternal is proudly sponsored by @historygroomingco.

Today’s piece: “Africa, My Africa” (1950) by David Diop. Performed by @dave.o.shepard

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C R E D I T S

Writer/Director/Producer: @vincentpowell

Producer/1stAD: @blackglass

Casting Director/Prod. Coordinator: @onimuhammad

Director of Photography: @imagine_that_filmworks

Camera Op/AC/Sound: @jomoyeni

Production Manager/Camera Op: @johnartbullock

Camera Op/BTS:@directedbytazer

Camera Op: @iamkre8tiv

Production Design: @christianallenimage

Location: @vgnbaestudios @vgnbaedominique @iamanthonyhall

BTS: @jgbowie

BTS: @rarepm

Filmed in: Houston, TX

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