

i and i (2023)
Overview
A short film by Samona Olanipekun. A portrayal of contemporary male identity, which peels back the layers of self. A young man spends a day preparing for his 30th birthday while confronted by a very familar person. Featuring Jonathan Ajayi & Samuel Adewunmi
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