The Almajiri
2026 · 133 min · Drama, Family
In the ancient city of Kano, a gifted almajiri defies poverty and dogma in pursuit of education, risking everything to become a tech engineer. Raised on scripture and survival, Rabiu's extraordinary mind cannot stay hidden. When a teacher sees his genius and fights for his future, he must choose between the only world he knows and the one he was born to build.
- Director
- Ibrahim Jammal
- Writers
- Kynene Oma, Paul S. Rowlston, Comfort Chikainene Nwaobasi
- Released
- August 1, 2026
- Language
- English
Cast
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