Little Knowledge is Dangerous Wins 2nd Kids For Kids Africa Prize

Posted September 5th, 2008 by Lola Kenya Screen

The jury that gave the prize to Little Knowledge is Dangerous

Little Knowledge is Dangerous has won the Kids For Kids Africa prize.

This film was written, animated, shot and directed by Samora Michelle, Adede Hawi NyOdero and Karama K Ogova during the 2nd Lola Kenya Screen film production workshop conducted by Maikki Kantola of Finland for Project Anima of Denmark in 2007.

This was the second time that a production of Lola Kenya Screen had taken the prize. In 2007, Films by Children for Children, a compilation of short animated films made under the direction of Antonia Ringbom of Finland won the Grand Prize at the 5th World Summit on Media and Children/Kids for Kids Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The jury described Little Knowledge is dangerous as “a funny and educational film with a clear message that makes you just want to learn. It is a film for and by children.”

Some eight films from Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe took part in the 2nd Kids for Kids Africa Competition that was held in the framework of the 3rd Lola Kenya Screen in Nairobi, Kenya (August 11-16, 2008).

The films in competition were Uncovering Secrets of the World by Mia Dupper of South Africa (2008); Ingwazi Jive by Abigal Mlotshwa, Fight Against Poverty by Tinashe Maravanyika, Ndaifara by Mercy Mafudze and Craig Kimu, and Oh Mama by Thelma Maduma of Zimbabwe made under the Postcards from Zimbabwe compilation (2006); and Little Knowledge is dangerous by Adede NyOdero, Samora Michelle and Karama Ogova, Manani Ogres by Joseph Hongo, Marcus Joseph, Norrick Joseph and Samuel Musembi, and The Wise Bride by Alexandria Ngini, Aysha Satchu and Layla Satchu (2007).

The jury, working under the guidance of Signe Zeilich-Jensen of The Netherlands, consisted of:
Wangari Mumbi Kiarie, 14, Nairobi, Kenya
Yvonne Kongu, 14, Kiserian, Kenya
Sharon Fortunate Mazvihwa, 16, Harare, Zimbabwe
Ian Innocent Mbae, 16, Nairobi, Kenya

Lola Kenya Screen 2008, held on the theme of “Peace-Building for a Sustainable Future”, attracted some of the best possible films for children and youth in the world from 56 nations.

Lola Kenya Screen accepts and showcases a film only if its content is creative and demonstrates artistic and technical mastery, speaks positively to children of diverse backgrounds and cultures and provides strong role models for both boys and girls.

Additionally, such a film is expected to be child-driven and the stories culturally authentic, timely, and of universal appeal

Films and videos submitted to Lola Kenya Screen are made by, with and for children and youth rather than about children and youth.