Tobi
Synopsis
However, the growing tension culminates in tragedy when Tobi is brutally attacked by Mikey, a childhood friend of Lily’s who has been consumed by racism and anger. Tobi’s death leaves the group shattered, but Lily refuses to let his vision die with him. Determined to honor Tobi’s memory, she rallies the dancers to complete the video, turning their grief into a powerful statement of defiance and hope.
The dance video is live-streamed, attracting global attention as messages of support pour in. Despite the loss they’ve suffered, the project becomes a beacon of hope, demonstrating that love, unity, and art have the power to heal even in the darkest of times.
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 21 min
- Format
- Digital
- Director
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Babatunde Adeniyi
- Producer
- Babatunde Adeniyi
- Co-Producer
- Curshuana Guilford
- Executive Producer
- Seun Adeniyi
- Editor
- Jimi Olumide
- Screenwriter
- Babatunde Adeniyi
- Director of Photography
- Maximillian Newcombe
- Sound
- Mark Mcgurrin
- Composer
- Emre Okan
- Principal cast
- Emmanuel Shitta, Bella Rose, Calum Murray, Connor Cooper
- Other Lead Creative(s)
- Adewumi Oluwasemilore, Catherine Maku, Paula Watson,
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Babatunde Adeniyi
Linthorpe HallLinthorpe Road
Cleveland
Middlesbrough
United kingdom
TS1 4AU
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