I really enjoyed presenting (or performing?) my poem, as part of the short film, On Victory, by Coventry Elim Church. I don’t have much experience of reading my poems in front of a live audience, so this felt experimental, fresh and exciting. Check out the film below!
Films
In hopes of getting my voice heard, my primary outlet over the years has been film. Through it, I have told stories which primary feature the experiences of others, getting by alongside us in the world. There have been some exceptions though. Exceptions, which I very much welcome everyone to explore, as I continue to travel on my journey.
Becoming Nigerian

I’m excited to share with everyone my long awaited film series, Becoming Nigerian! See all 5 episodes below. The film series is part of my PhD study, click here to read my thesis which provides more context to the film.
A Chat with Google UK Lead, Craig Fenton
Please click on the link below to watch the discussion between Alex Cairns and Craig Fenton. Video filmed and edited by Emmanuel Johnson.
To Grow a Tree (Film)
To Grow a Tree is now out. Please see below the link to the film:
Interview on Lad Culture
A video from 2016 featuring opinions of students on Lad Culture. A way of life still prevalent today. Please see video below:
Presentation [Short Film]
Peter, an upcoming fashion designer, is up for promotion and prepares a presentation – only to get to work and realize he’s left the hard drive containing his file at home. Will he be able to get it before it’s his turn?
Directed and Produced by Jemima Damina
Screenplay by Jesimiel Damina
Director of Photography – Emmanuel Johnson
Unit Production Manager – Marylyn Essang
Production Coordinator – Michael Umoudit
Production Designer – Jesimiel Damina
1st Assistant Camera – Choszer Bassey
2nd Assistant Camera – Richmond Kings
Key Grip – James Dandy
Sound – Wisdom Augustine
Wardrobe – Favour Dandy
Hair/Makeup – Abigail Umoudit, Ini-Iso Akpan
Craft Service – Mfon Williams
Realism
Check out my 30 second film. This film uses all of Einsenstien’s 5 montages in an attempt to depict reality.
Starring Jonathan Napitupulu and Mabel Alkali.
Directed and Produced by Emmanuel Johnson and Stephanie Silitonga
Filmed by Emmanuel Johnson
Edited by Jonathan Napitupulu, Stephanie Silitonga and Emmanuel Johnson
The Youth Vote UK – Interview with Alex Cairns
Daniel Raza catches up with the founder of The Youth Vote UK, Alex Cairns, to discuss the inspiration behind the project.
Video shot and edited by Emmanuel Johnson.
The Youth Vote UK
In this video, The Youth Vote founder, Alex Cairns discusses his plans for the future and encourages young people to vote in the upcoming general election.
Video shot and edited by Emmanuel Johnson.