Iku Ma Pa Mi (Death Don't Kill Me)
Iku Ma Pa Mi is a modern take on a Yoruba death elegy in which the supplicant hails the mothers and spirits that control death and pleads for their mercy so that they live a long and fulfilling life before the eventuality of death. Performed by Ariky, it is the soundtrack to upcoming movie Ifihan Ika (Manifestation of Wickedness.)
The video seeks to capture the conflicting themes inherent in the elegy while remaining culturally sensitive. Intercut with the video are scenes from the movie.
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Akintunde Oluwaseyi SmithDirector
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Zainab Arike OpeyemiWriter
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David Obinna JamesProducer
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Project Type:Music Video
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Runtime:8 minutes 45 seconds
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Production Budget:4,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Nigeria
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Country of Filming:Nigeria
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Shooting Format:Mobile Iphone 14pro Max
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Writer/Director Akintunde Smith grew up in Lagos Nigeria. He always loved the movies and decided early on to be a filmmaker at some point in his life. After a lot of procrastination, he finally decided to shoot with the tools he had available. He continues to master his craft as he works towards executing the cinematic conceptions in his mind for the world to enjoy.
Hope you enjoy it