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About the film
Kyazze Tekizzikayo is a short African musical film based on the Kiganda myths of "walumbe" [grim reaper] from the Kintu and Nambi legend. It tells of how death came to the world when Nambi and Kintu, the first people on earth, disobeyed Ggulu, the creator.
The 20 minute film was written by Essence Kasozi; part traditional music research project, part showcase and precursor to a longer theatrical musical of the Kintu & Nambi legend. It was directed by Kaz Kasozi as an experiment of telling traditional stories using new technologies. Co-produced by Kaz and Essence, Kyazze Tekizzikayo was shot on location in Uganda and it employs traditional Ugandan music styles fused with contemporary sounds to dig into Kiganda folklore. About 90 percent of the music was played with traditional instruments.
Kyazze Tekizzikayo has been exhibited at the b-39 digital media exhibition at London Metropolitan University, Richmix Art cinema in Shoreditch, Goldsmith University in New Cross; the National Theatre in Kampala, Uganda;; Portobello International Film Festival London; it has been submitted to various short film festivals and further screenings will be announced on this web site. Currently the producers are looking for finance patners to develop the project into a full 90 minute feature. The script is ready and additional songs are completed. Any interested parties may contact Kaz.
The title song from the film is available to buy on Essence Kasozi's new Afropop album Ansudde Ddalu from Payplay, CDbaby and 