DOCUMENTARY

A VISUAL REIMAGINING

INSPIRED BY A FACTUAL RECOUNT

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TRACING tIV BEGINNINGS

FEBRUARY 18, 2026 •  Canonical Narrative

Discover challenging paths the ancestors travelled as they made their way through unknown territories and into new lands, building thriving communities.

 

Retelling history in animation. A Kwagh Hir theatre. Based on recounts.

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Historical • Adventure • Animated
Premiere Screening: 2026 • Coming soon...

DOCUSERIES: Kwagh Hir

  • Roots of Resilience

    Episode 1: Coming in 2026 | 25mins running time


    Discover the epic origin of the Tiv people in this animated journey. A family that grew to become one of the country's (Nigeria) largest ethnic groups. 

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  • Stripes of Survival

    Episode 2: 2026 | 25mins


    Before the Tiv became rooted in the Benue Valley, they carried with them a story that later became stitched into a cloth recognised across generations.


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  • Becoming Tiv

    Episode 3: 2026 | 25mins


    From the 2 sons, this episode follows the story as Tiv becomes a people.

  • Beats of Life

    Episode 4: 2026 | 25mins


    From the first cry of a newborn, this episode follows ancient Tiv rites that pulsates through every stage of life.


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  • Lion Heart

    Episode 5: 2026 | 25mins


    From a British colonial invention in 1946, to the beating heart and fearless voice of an entire people today. 


    He was never meant to become king.


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