A lived Canadian story.
In 19 minutes, the documentary introduces students to people helping Afrobeats culture grow in the Canadian Prairies. The conversation can explore music, migration, identity, cultural entrepreneurship, memory, and belonging in language suited to the group.
“Rhythm carries memory.”
One story, four connected moments.
Recommended structure for a 60-minute visit.
A 60-minute visit is recommended. A condensed 45-minute option can be discussed for tighter schedules, with less time for conversation and movement.
Watch. Understand. Move.
Recognize Afrobeats as a living, diverse, and transnational culture
Explore connections between rhythm, migration, identity, and belonging
Practise listening, curiosity, and respectful dialogue
Participate in accessible movement without performance expectations
Connect a Prairie story to students' local realities
From the Prairies to your community.
The film stays rooted in Alberta and the Canadian Prairies. The guided conversation can build a bridge to the school's province, territory, and communities, without claiming the film directly documents every region of Canada.
See the film. Read what people wrote about it.
The 19-minute documentary is produced by Ivan Touko and directed by Fahad Suleiman.
Press
“Afrobeats on the Prairies” - Edmonton Community Foundation
Montreal Independent Film Magazine on the film