A new short film titled 'Monday was recently showcased at the famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Directed and produced by Babajide Kolawole, the film draws inspiration from Nigerian culture and was filmed in both California and Nigeria.
Kolawole explains that 'Monday serves as a sample of a larger story, having filmed 20 pages out of a planned 105-page script. He wanted to ensure the film had a clear beginning, middle, and end, and he was motivated to create this project because he noticed a lack of African representation in global cinema. During his studies in California at the New York Film Academy, he found that while many other countries film histories were covered, Africa was often ignored. This realization inspired him to combine Hollywood filmmaking techniques with the rich cultural heritage he grew up with, influenced by Nigerian legends.