Thursday, December 4 | 6:00 PM | ADIFF 2025 | Cowin Center, Teachers College, Columbia University | 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027
THE BANJO BOYS – North American Premiere
The Banjo Boys, directed by Johan Nayar and Executive Produced by Mukwae Wabei Siyolwe, follows Malawi’s Madalitso Band—from the streets of Lilongwe to international festival stages. With handmade instruments and an unmistakable groove, their story is a joyful portrait of creativity, resilience, and the global reach of grassroots African music.
The film arrives in New York after winning the Audience Award at the London Breeze Film Festival, a BBC international spotlight, and a headline performance at the BuildOn Gala at The Glasshouse NYC, celebrating the 3,000th school milestone in Malawi.
Join us for this uplifting documentary and a post-screening conversation with the creative team.
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