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A SECOND SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

See a story. Talk about it. Put it in motion.

The Rise of Afrobeats In The Prairies is a 2023 Canadian documentary produced by Ivan Touko and rooted in the experiences of African creatives in Alberta. The short film opens a guided school conversation, followed by an accessible Groove Activation.

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Screening rights, language version, and final format must be confirmed before booking.

A lived Canadian story.

In 19 minutes, the documentary introduces students to people helping Afrobeats culture grow in the Canadian Prairies. The conversation can explore music, migration, identity, cultural entrepreneurship, memory, and belonging in language suited to the group.

“Rhythm carries memory.”

One story, four connected moments.

Recommended structure for a 60-minute visit.

5 min
Welcome and context
20 min
Screening
15 min
Guided conversation with Ivan
20 min
Groove Activation

A 60-minute visit is recommended. A condensed 45-minute option can be discussed for tighter schedules, with less time for conversation and movement.

See. Understand. Move.

Recognize Afrobeats as a living, diverse, and transnational culture

Explore connections among rhythm, migration, identity, and belonging

Practise listening, curiosity, and respectful dialogue

Participate in accessible movement without a performance expectation

Connect a Prairie story to students’ own local realities

From the Prairies to your community.

The film remains rooted in Alberta and the Canadian Prairies. The guided conversation can build a bridge to the province, territory, and communities of the school without suggesting that the film directly documents every region of Canada.

What the school provides

01Suitable screening room
02Screen or projector
03Clear sound system
04Grade level and attendance confirmed in advance
05Enough room for the movement activation
06Screening authorization confirmed before the visit

Could this story open a useful conversation at your school?

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