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'Nja Yam' (My Dawg)

A casual stoner (Donny) picks up a mysterious pug doll while shopping in a thrift shop and takes it home only for it to magically come alive and unleash a series of funny and awkward moments for the pair (Donny and Polo).

  • Xolani Thomas Mkwananzi
    Director
    My Name is My Name, Chosen
  • Clinton Zvoushe
    Director
    My Name is My Name, Chosen
  • Clinton Zvoushe
    Writer
    My Name is My Name, Chosen
  • Admire Zimbeva
    Writer
    Enigma Gems
  • Clinton Zvoushe
    Producer
    My Name is My Name, Chosen
  • Xolani Thomas Mkwananzi
    Producer
    My Name is My Name, Chosen
  • Urban Legend Pictures
    Producer
    My Name is My Name, Chosen
  • Clinton Zvoushe
    Key Cast
    "Polo"
    My Name is My Name, Chosen
  • Donald Dywili
    Key Cast
    "Donny"
  • Luzibo Moyo
    Key Cast
    "Girl"
  • Dalmein Weale
    Key Cast
    "Shop Keeper"
  • Israel Mhandu
    Music
  • Donald Dywili
    Music
  • Xolani Thomas Mkwananzi
    Editing/Vfx/3d Animation
    My Name is My Name, Chosen
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    'Nja Yam'
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 21, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Zimbabwe
  • Country of Filming:
    Zimbabwe
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Xolani Mkwananzi
Distribution Information
  • Xolani Mkwananzi
Director Biography - Xolani Thomas Mkwananzi, Clinton Zvoushe

Xolani Mkwananzi & Clinton Zvoushe are a duo of video creators based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Under their imprint, Urban Legend Pictures formed in early 2019, they've been producing captivating music videos, documentaries, 3d animations and now short-films.
Some of their most notable works include:
- “CHOSEN ׀ Ft Bakhar & Remy Shoots” (2019) Documentary
- “My Name Is My Name” (2023) Short Film
- " 'Nja Yam' (My Dawg) " (2023) Short Film
Xolani and Clinton's dexterity and obsession towards their craft have kept them on their toes, helping to build their experience and efficiency as the projects come and get finished.

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Director Statement

With ’Nja Yam’ we want to highlight the heights that are possible for the film industry in Zimbabwe as we have defied logic through the use of techniques such as 3d animation and compositing. Our hope is to inspire Zimbabwean filmmakers to be more explorative and experimental within their genres.