Afamba Apota

Afamba apota is a Zimbabwean proverb recited to remind ourselves of the unpredictability of going on a journey. This radio play is a playful look at the important matter of migration. Join self-proclaimed master documentary maker Paul Lamont as he enters the migration corridor and meets the inhabitants.

Featuring the voices of:

Heaven Crawley

Charles Forsdick

Stephen McKinney

Katharine Jones

Hyab Yohannes

Sadie Ryan

Nerea Bello Sagarzazu

Bella Hoogeveen

Pinar Aksu

Nii Tete Yartey

Dan Fisher

Hsiao Chiang Wang

Alison Phipps

Esa Aldegheri

Jixia Lu

Kevin Murray

Anita Ghimire

Tawona Ganyamatopé Sitholé

Yeoh Seng Guan

Mariem Omari

Tafadzwa Muturikwa Mutumbi

Helene Grøn

Afamba Apota written by

Tawona Ganyamatopé Sitholé

dramaturgy by

Mariem Omari

Sound design:

Kevin Murray

Co-directors:

Mariem Omari, Kevin Murray and Tawona Sitholé

Producer:

Jennifer McArthur

Executive Producer:

Heaven Crawley

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