The Almajiri

- /10 (0 votes) · 2026 · 2h 13m · English

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.

Status

Released

Release Date

2026-08-01

Director

Ibrahim Jammal

Writers

Kynene Oma, Paul S. Rowlston, Comfort Chikainene Nwaobasi

Producers

Steve Gukas, Dotun Olakunri, Kester Nsirim, Tongryang Pantu

Studios

Natives Filmworks, Michelangelo Productions