Street Dreams: Dancing to Survive - BBC Africa Eye documentary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2021
- A group of street dancers in Nairobi struggle against the odds to become celebrities.
A seven-strong group of homeless street dancers in Nairobi, who call themselves the Street Family Dance Crew are determined to overcome the desperate hardships of street life and make their names as celebrity dancers. Film-maker Nick Wambugu follows them for two years on their quest to find fame and fortune. Their journey is fraught with obstacles as they endure hunger and destitution, bust-ups with police, family troubles, and the crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This is a film about hope and ingenuity, resilience and courage, as the boys find ways to survive and keep dancing - hoping, against all the odds, that they will break through and hit the big time.
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Credit list:
Filmed and Directed by Nick Wambugu
Narration - Nick Wambugu
Acting Editors, Africa Eye - Andy Bell, Tom Watson
Executive Producer, Africa Eye - Emma Whitlock
Producer, Folklore - Nick Wambugu, Maurice Murage
Producer, Africa Eye - Giovanni Ulleri
Reversioning Producers, Africa Eye - Anna Payton, Izzy Fleming
Digital Producer, Africa Eye - Tamsin Ford
Social Media Producer, Africa Eye - Anusha Kumar
Cinematographers, Folklore - Nick Wambugu, Maurice Murage, Wesley Kagema
Additional Cinematography, Folklore - Tony De Gigz, Joel ‘Ingo’ Ngui, Collins Akunga, Brian Adagala
Film Editors - Andy Lloyd, Kirsi Pyy, Joao Nunes
Production Manager, Africa Eye - Simon Frost, Lucy Stevens
Production Manager, Folklore - Lola Kanazi
Production Coordinator, Africa Eye - Sarah Clarke
Talents and Rights Management - Artist Rights Africa (ARA)
Location Sound, Folklore - Ahenda Edward, Okeyo Desmond
Set Photographer - Al Amin Mutunga
Title Graphics - Sandra Omariba, Bobbi Gassy
Online Editor - Chris Stott
Sound Mix - Jez Spencer
Colourist - Boyd Nagle
Music:
Arrow Bwoy - Digi Digi (Go Down)
Size 8 Reborn - Pale Pale
Arrow Bwoy - Shikisha
Harmonize - Never Give up
Wyre ft Cecile - She Say dat
Burna Boy - GBONA
Nyashinski - free
Diamond - Tetema
Black Banjuni - Maziwa Mala
Masauti - Ipepete
Sauti Sol - Extravaganza
Fena Gitu- Steam
Castro - Gangsta Dance
Collo - Carry GO
Rico Gang and Ochungulo Family - Chachisha
Special Thanks:
Bosco’s Family
Moha’s Family
Socialight Media
Sam Soko
Jeffrey Shihembetsa
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It's admirable what these guys are doing, but no Kenyan should live like this. There is enough for everyone.
Distribution is always the problem, isn't?
hafai kamwe. big up to bbc
hafai kamwe. big up to bbc
True
...but sitting in a few pockets
Am a father of a 3 years old daughter and i can tell you for sure am inspired by this man for being a responsible father.
Same king. 24/7. Keep it up. Proud Father.
Thanks bro deep in to your family
Am so proud of moha. I would love to meet him ance am in Kenya his responsibility is in another level. I wished every father would be like him. God bless the whole group and a big shame to the gov. For not making any effort to help such young talented youth.
Moha has earned my respect
Moha is a real man! Look after your seed always
Appreciate you
The spirit of Africans when faced with such hardship never ceases to amazes me...I wish these powerful people all the best. Love from the UK.
Moha and King Malik… that was so heartfelt!!!! I hope these boys make it! They deserve so much more!!
Tthangs
Moha do what’s your contact information I would love to help.
Moha's love for his son is inspiring. Such a great young father with the desire to do better for his son. What a great documentary 👏🏾
Thank you
Thank you
Look at all that talent and they are living off the streets. Dear God, please open doors for them. Many thanks to the filmmaker and to all who made this documentary possible.
Fantastic storytelling. Kenya owes these boys so much better than this. Wishing them all the success in the world.
Me too
Father & Son bonding caught my attention... More boys deserve to grow with present dads
I hope they make it in life. Such positivity as they go through their hard life. Thank you for sharing, everyone's voice needs to be heard. Now they can be seen as human beings not just street kids.
Why don't they open a Tiktok or TH-cam channel, I'm sure it would generate something for them😐🌚
That's right I agree with you why don't he put them on tiktok then from tiktok put them on Instagram with a cash app attached to help with funding to get them some matching outfits or whatever they need. I'm willing to donate after all these my little baby brothers from the motherland so their family
@@treasurehunter183hunter8 governments..corrupt officials. They will find a way to get money off, the innocent trying to make a decent and honest living. Things, will change..we serve a living God. 🙏🇿🇦🙏
This video is Golden. Whatever you've done for these guys will change their lives forever. Respect.
Awesome storytelling. Great job to the director & team for pulling this off. Looking forward to part 2
I hope burna boy sees this documentary or anyone that can help this guys become a world wide inspiration
I have met them in tao near City market parking cars.I never imagined this is what they go through.It’s my prayer they make it in life.My advice to them,go online,Tiktok,TH-cam,Facebook and Instagram will help them at least get a some cash and market themselves more.
Thangs
@@kingofcarzypeople2023 are you guys on tik tok or anything? If you have a gofund me we will surely support you guys
The resolve on raising a son in such life is something else. There leader is also on another level. May God keep them well. I am worried for Gidi though.
Amen 🙏🏾
MTZ aka Peter . I remember meeting him at kenyatta hospital . Such a kind man. Big up dance crew . I still have the denim he gifted me .
😭😭😭
This boys lives have just started they will shine
i like the positive mindset they have n not involving in crime is one way of putting their lives together no matter how hard the situation might be ,Big up boys!
I hope things work out well for these young men.
Thank you for sharing their stories.
Sincerly, from California, USA.
wow
Thanks for shedding light on the issues these young men face. I hope they get their big break soon. Story was very well told too.
Come and settle in INDIA, dear AFRICANS.
I normally see them outside clubs dancing, i have never stopped to watch am ashamed i have never even given them a single coin. I never imagined this is what they go through! From today i will make an effort to support them whenever i spot them
moha is a whole vibe, elegant and challenged in one breath
🙏🏾
I HOPE THE DANCE CREW MAKE IT BIG AND STAY OUT OF TROUBLE MAY THE MOST HIGH BE WITH THEM
This brought tears to my eyes. How can we donate to them
Good job Nick, Maurice and the crew....a great Documentary indeed
Nice guys i was one of them now I'm an artist bigp guys i wish you all the best
Moha is so inspiring, the way he takes care of his kid is just amazing!! May they never lack in Jesus name.
AMEN
I so love the hustle this is the part of Kenyan culture that should always be shown to the world.
moha and bosco are such great kids.
I see them all the time and ignore them, ill tip them everytime i bump into them!!!
Nicko & Folklore family did a good job on this.
Great documentary. Moha, Gidi, Bosco,
Jonte and the rest hustling,
May God pave a way. Keep up dont give up.
I love Bosco's mentality, dress well to avoid the cop
This is me. When I look back I see myself, thats how I grew Up in the streets of Nairobi. I was there from 1999 to 2007. I have done everything I see in this documentary. Here I am today having achieved a University degree and now doing a managerial Job in one of the fastest growing Healthcare company in Kenya.
I can assure you they still have a future only if they avoid crime. I will be sharing the story on my you tube channel , subscribe and wait for it here th-cam.com/users/RickMasekeFred
Thanks
I wish I had some CONTACT INFORMATION for them so I can send them something to help them get buy!
Anybody have any info for these guys??
I hope their journey leads them to somewhere beautiful. They deserve it 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Moha ameniinspire kabisa.....a crazy guy but a damn good dad
Amazing.. award winning document 💯💯 bro keep winning
Life is hard. I wish you boys success. !!
Amen
Amen 🙏🏾
The fight these boys put up is unprecedented. God bless them all.
This story has taught me to never complain and always be thankful for what I have,may God remember the boys and open opportunities for them
I saw a group of dancers last month when I was in Nairobi. Im not sure if these men are the ones I saw however, I pray that they continue to go after their dreams. Thank you for this story.
Good job Nick. Great story.
These are stories we would never see on our local TV, yet they are happening.
Thanks.. Authentic Kenyan story
A great documentary highlighting the struggles these young men go through everyday to live, in a society that mostly see them in a negative light. I pray they may have a better future. Its hard life ...am impressed the way they are full of life and hope...its moving story.
I am glad the reporter kept track of the boys pre covid till now.I hope things open up soon so they can get back to doing what they love the most,dancing
I weep for my motherland Kenya but WE SHALL OVERCOME!!
God bless those dancers and to all those hustling. They have inspired me! May the future be ever in their favour.
AMEN
Their prayer got me crying 😢.May God answer their dreams
AMEN
Nick. It's a great pleasure and honour to know you. Great story telling, great story. Hope things won't always have to be this way
THE BROTHA CAN Dress he is the best dresser he should design his own line bosco is number 1 much love from the hip hop capitol thre bronx new york
Great piece, Nick! One of the most organically pieced production. I could almost feel to be part of the crew's struggles. It's unfortunate we couldn't get each of crew members' account. I can relate to Moha's struggle a the full-time nanny whilst the sole breadwinner. I wish I could host the crew in my four bedroomed house. They need basic cushioning during this harsh times.
I feel like crowdfunding for them based on this moving documentary. I loved it.
If you are in a position to help, please do it
Never judge a book by its cover. These boys deserve to go far and I hope they do. Moha...boy oh boy you are one heck of a father.
Thanks
I cant believe I caught a live 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💞
These young men are so talented! May their break come quickly 🙏🏽
Great documentary, it has also explained the origin of the name "parking boys" (I had totally forgotten that one!)
Very well articulate and narrated came here after listening this story from capital fm such documentary is what is needed.
That's in Nairobi
One of the best 5 cities for hustlers in Africa
Imagine what's happening in other countries
These guys Are doing a good job and i have learnt something about them that success does not come easy u have to fight and work hard for it God will surely see them through thanks For BBC to interview them Hardwork pays Never give up guys
This are criminals need to be jailed
The hussle is real. I hope they make it into a better life!!
Great piece Nick . May their gift of dance bring them favour & finances .
This brought tears to my eyes. I pray these guys find their way in life 🙏
This is excellent work, amazing story of the boys endurance & persistence. I only wish them the best and the story gets to the right people. good Job
Moha 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
So much faith through so many trials and tribulations.....they deserve much success.
Wow, may God open successful doors for them . Don't give up
Amen 🙏🏾
Love this tale of street dancers from nairobi respect, appreciation & love for Nick Wambugu the creators Folklore Films more power!!
Hello from New Zealand I'm Zimbabwean 💞
Wassup #Beveck greetings from Canada 🇨🇦
Awesome story. I am however shocked that the intention of the Childs father was to keep him alone in the house the whole day after taking him away from the care of the aunt and other family in the rural area. Good job from the chief to give hi a wake up call.
That’s was good! Felt like I was apart of their lives and experiencing everything with them. Great work!
A very touching documentary. Thanks for showing the world what people go through to just keep alive. The judge who released these kids free, God bless you. As for the Kanjo he who kills by the sword will die by the very sword. They are sucha pitiless lot.
Is this series?...it has the potential to be a series with episodes...
God bless you my brothers one day has come when you get your great achievements ❤🤞🏻
This is why I love documentaries. Epic
Awesome work Nick! . . . .SFDC will no longer dance to survive but dance to THRIVE!!! 👏👏👏
This was a great watch i wish there were more opportunities for these boys
I love the fact that they have faith.no situation is permanent keep it up 👍 guys.
I am dying to know how they are this was touching there all so strong
This is such a disgrace to the Kenyan government. It seems they aren’t even making an effort to put things in place to help the poor youth or homeless youth. All those loans and investments from China and Europe just enriches the rich government officials pockets. I hope something positive happens to these determined young men and they get to realize their dreams and improve their lives. This world is cruel.
Try to understand why they are homeless in the first place, govt can not be blamed even for parental and personal responsibilities and govt definitely doesnt have the ability to help everyone , we would all love govt handouts but even the big old USA hasnt being able to end homelessness with all the money they got , think about this Instead of trying to play victim
Wow adorable young people. Doing all they can to make it. I pray for them 🙏
Beautiful story 😊 I miss Nairobi ❤️
welocome bezawit
just watched the documentary for the second time we need an episode2 of the same characters mostly Gidi
Amazing work Nicholas.
Such talent…Yah protect our children…Name of the song in the introduction pls!
They should represent Africa in the upcoming Olympics as breakdancing is a new dance discipline.
This has really captivated me, how can I help these kids??
Street family dancer crew ig
I love these boys.
How do i get to contribute some help financially to them?
Wish all of you the very best!!! May God open the way for u all!!!
Good job Nick. The story is deep!
Great job...
Really inspired me..
Very cool, great video bru, love South Afrika
love, light, and guidance.
It was amazing to know their names.
Each and all of you guys are amzing beautifull dancers. I am so happy for this video to have watched you guys. I am praying for you guys to have a better life and you should never give up hope nor your drreams. You all can do it. Stick with eachother and do alot of dancing, teach other kids to dance for earnings, Make some dance video's and as ËSMERTAC"here said, put it on TH-cam/ Tik Tok. I am sure you will be recognized and people will ask you guys to dance in there music videos. You guys just need recognition.... I am so sure you can do it, stay strong, together you are strong! I wish you all the best life can offer you!
Got encouraged this morning 💯
you have to appreciate the industry of these young men..... next i am in town ill look for them
Welcome
God Bless you Golden!
a very good documentary keep up the good job
Thy story is so touching and emotionally.
Jeilboy my Guy,I see you,as you told me,let us keep pushing and inshallah God will bless it up🙏🙏
I wonder why people still live in Shanty towns.
I can see the effort these boys are making to better their lives & I hope they make it.
I can hardly imagine what be fronted them in the Pandemic.
Their loyalty to each other is fantastic.
People still live in shanty towns because they don't have means.Think!
@@SteveyMane
Hi Steve
I think you got my comments wrong.
I am wondering why governments around the world, the United Nations, the Charities & the rich around the world cannot help change the situation fast enough
I Learn efforts are being made by these organisation & reason for me to say I wonder why people are till living in shanty towns I expected the situation to have been resolved in some parts over the decades gone by but the situation remains the same. It is a heart wrenching situation for me to think about it. I do know the reasons behind these situations I only pray that it will change one day.
@@esthermensah5346 My bad... I get you now. It's quite a sad situation but the first world countries don't really care about Africa other than exploiting the natural resources, making money and tapping into the human resources. It's upto African governments themselves to come up with a clear plan and uplift the lives of their people.
@@SteveyMane
Hi Steve Biko.
I read your response to my comment. It is OK with me. No hard feelings. Enjoy what you are engaged in. Bye for now.
Respect to them .. They should def have a meet up with Eve Mungai ... Big up Moha too.
Pure connection to meet eve mungai
Dope