Completed Projects

UNBROKEN follows Asantewaa, a young girl recently initiated into womanhood through the traditional Bragoro rite. Her expected celebration is interrupted by a spiritual calling to find and cast a sacred gourd into the river. However, her journey is disrupted by a violent ambush and her mother's rejection. Guided by the spirit of Yaa Asantewaa, Asantewaa finds the courage not only to face her past but also to seek justice and fulfil her purpose.

Director Statement

With UNBROKEN, I aim to empower survivors of sexual violence by sharing a culturally rich and emotionally powerful story. The film emphasizes traditional rites of passage and ancestral symbols, such as the gourd and beads, as ways to promote healing and self-esteem. 

By addressing harmful societal reactions in Ghana and other African communities, particularly victim-blaming and maternal accusations, I challenge narratives that silence survivors. Referencing Yaa Asantewaa helps me connect the past and present, placing this story within a legacy of resistance and resilience. 

Through naturalistic cinematography and symbolic imagery, my goal is to encourage dialogue and inspire renewal, offering survivors and audiences alike a vision of healing rooted in culture and strength.