“Mataki” By Ridwan Adeniyi Abdullateef

Until the awakening, the Baju tribe had long forgotten this art, a form of expression that brings solace, togetherness and joy. This call re-unites the tribe as they move to rhythm, passing through space and time, following that one voice that leads them back to their purpose.

Ridwan Adeniyi, member of the Nigeria-based Critics Company, directs 6 dancers from Kaduna-based MUD Art Company who perform original choreography by Shannon Gillen, founder and artistic director of New York's visionary new dance company VIM VIGOR.

Credits

Director: Ridwan Adeniyi Abdullateef
Choreographer: Shannon Gillen
Featuring: Mud-Art Company - Jonathan Ayuba, Sarah Christopher, Abraham Onazi, Wisdom Patrick, Nathan Emmanuel, Ochai Ogaba
Composer: Ben Vida
Cinematographer: Raymond J. Yusuff
Camera Assistant: Richman Bako
Sound Recordist: Ronald Yusuff
Script Supervisor: Richard Yusuff
Color: Will Adashek
Costume: Khadija Yunusa
Location: Ridwan Adeniyi Abdullateef
Editor/VFX: Raymond J. Yusuff
Choreographic Collaborators: Jason Cianciulli, Kiley Dolaway, Marija Obradovic
Production: Critics Company

PRODUCED BY:
Jacob Jonas The Company
Executive Producer/Creative Director: Jacob Jonas
Producers: Jill Wilson, Emma Rosenzweig-Bock,
Associate Producers: Joy Isabella Brown, Francisco Cruz, Steve Hackman, Emily Kikta, Rubberlegz, Anibal Sandoval, Mike Tyus, Peter Walker
Fashion Director: Christian Stroble

CO-PRESENTED BY:
BAM, The Harris, The Soraya, Stanford Live, Stanford Global Studies

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