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Domtila Chesang: From Witness To Warrior

Domtila Chesang witnessed the distressing occurrence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on her cousin during her formative years, an experience that etched a lasting imprint on her heart. This journey became the catalyst for her transformation into a resolute advocate and unwavering champion against FGM.
Her dedication extends beyond her hometown of Kapenguria, West Pokot, resonating throughout Kenya in a fervent pursuit of eradicating this harmful practice.

Executive Producer: United Nations Development Programme, Africa Borderlands Centre
Producer: Dinovate Films
Directed by: Temidayo Ibitoye
Narrator: Maggie Osuome
Head Writer: Ife Olujuyigbe
Episode Writer: Ozioma Ogbaji
Co-Executive Producer: Dr. Zeynu Ummer

  • Temidayo Ibitoye
    Director
  • Ife Olujuyigbe
    Writer
  • Tito Kuti
    Writer
  • Ozioma Ogbaji
    Writer
  • United Nations Development Programme
    Producer
  • Zeynu Ummer
    Producer
  • Africa Borderlands Centre
    Producer
  • Dinovate Studios Films
    Producer
  • Domtila Chesang
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Television, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Kenya
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4k
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • African Union Summit
    Addis Ababa
    Ethiopia
    February 15, 2024
Distribution Information
  • Youtube
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Temidayo Ibitoye

Dayo Ibitoye is an experienced communications specialist with expertise in filmmaking, storytelling, visual communication, resource mobilization and brand strategy. He has over 10 years of extensive experience in corporate and strategic communications in the international development, public and private sectors, and expertise in leading the conceptualization, development and implementation of communications and advocacy strategies.

He started his career as a development journalist and technology
blogger, winning the Coca-Cola-Campuslife Journalism prize in 2010 and the Nigeria Blog Awards in 2011 and 2012. He holds a master’s degree in media and communications from the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos and holds an Executive Education certificate in Storytelling and Public Narrative from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

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