River Niger, Black Mother (1989)

River Niger, Black Mother (1989)

Release Date: 1989, January 1
Directors: Ola Balogun
Countries: France, Nigeria

Overview:

River Niger, Black Mother follows the 4184-kilometer-long River Niger from its source in Guinea through Mali, Niger and Benin to Nigeria. A passionate ode to the river, the cultures that have arisen on its shores and its role in African history, accompanied by a lyrical commentary.