Monday's Girls

"Monday's Girls" explores the conflict between modern individualism and traditional communities in today's Africa through the eyes of two young Waikiriki women from the Niger delta. Although both come from leading families in the same large island town, Florence looks at the iria women's initiation ceremony as an honor, while Azikiwe, who has lived in the city for ten years, sees it as an indignity.

50min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.1/10

Cast

Caroline Lee-Johnson profile pictureCaroline Lee-JohnsonNarrator (voice)

About Monday's Girls

Monday's Girls Overview

"Monday's Girls" explores the conflict between modern individualism and traditional communities in today's Africa through the eyes of two young Waikiriki women from the Niger delta. Although both come from leading families in the same large island town, Florence looks at the iria women's initiation ceremony as an honor, while Azikiwe, who has lived in the city for ten years, sees it as an indignity.

Runtime: 50min

Extra details

Original Title: Monday's Girls
Original Language: English
Directed By: Ngozi Onwurah
Production Companies
BBC