Iku Ma Pa Mi (Death Don't Kill Me), 9min., Nigeria, Musical
Directed by Akintunde Oluwaseyi Smith
Iku Ma Pa Mi is a modern take on a Yoruba death elegy in which the supplicant hails the mothers and spirits that control death and pleads for their mercy so that they live a long and fulfilling life before the eventuality of death. Performed by Ariky, it is the soundtrack to upcoming movie Ifihan Ika (Manifestation of Wickedness.)

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
Ans: We were shooting a short film ‘The Crying Edema’ and we had Ariky record some vocals ahead so we could sort of have a certain consciousness of the soundtrack as we shot. When we heard her vocals we were inspired to shoot a music video at the same locations where the movie was shot, it seemed like a perfect opportunity we didn’t want to miss.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
Ans: About 6 months

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
Deep, Intriguing

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
Ans: Hauling our equipment to the hill tops

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
Ans: Excitement, Gratitude and Encouraged

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
I saw Ferris Beullers day off as a kid and I thought, this is what I wanted to do,

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
There Will be Blood

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Ans: Festivals like yours are already doing so much we are grateful for

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
Ans: Very Satisfying

10. What is your favorite meal?
Ans: Jollof Rice

11. What is next for you? A new film?
Yes, always conceiving and trying to improve