Michael Kolawole

Michael Kolawole is a screenwriter, poet, playwright, and culture journalist. He has been published in esteemed publications, crafting compelling narratives that bridge the realms of art, culture, and human experiences.

Tunde Kelani’s revolutionary and prescient satire about a fictionalized Nigerian community in 1999 speaks to contemporary struggles unraveling in the country.

As a key component of Mambéty's narrative style and commentary, as well as Touki Bouki’s central theme, the music evokes emotions that drive the story to its melancholic conclusion.
Courtesy the Criterion Collection.

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