We are thrilled to invite you to a special screening of the award-winning documentary Coconut Head Generation, hosted by the African Studies Concentration and Kalam’Africa, as part of the Seeing Africa Film Series.

🌍 Film Screening: Coconut Head Generation
📅 Date: Saturday, January 25
🕒 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dewing Hall, Room 103
🎬 Languages: English, Yoruba, Pidgin English (2023, 89 min; France, Nigeria)

About the Film
At Ibadan, Nigeria’s oldest university, students transform their Thursday Film Series into a vibrant space for dialogue and debate, even in a country where dissent is often met with punishment. Their screenings of works by John Akomfrah, Jean-Marie Teno, Med Hondo, and others serve as springboards for compelling discussions on corruption, gender roles, LGBTQ+ rights, colonialism, and more.

The film captures the students’ daily lives—playing soccer, cooking instant noodles, and bonding—while also spotlighting their pivotal role in nationwide protests against police brutality. These young Nigerians face systemic challenges like frequent blackouts, overcrowding, and consequences for standing up for their beliefs, proving they are anything but the “coconut heads” older generations dismiss them as.

Critical Acclaim
“COCONUT HEAD GENERATION has tremendous educational value… Brilliant individuals, as representatives of its future.” —Educational Media Reviews Online

“Witnessing the determination and resilience of these wonderful young people results in a powerful viewing experience.” —International Cinephile Society

“A comprehensive glimpse into the multifaceted experiences and struggles faced by young people in Nigeria, prompting reflection and dialogue.” —Africa Studies Review

Co-Sponsored by: The Center for International Programs (CIP)