Emmy-nominated BBC journalist Gbolahan Peter Macjob, highlighted the importance of "Ireke: Rise of The Maroons" Movie. This Epic film highlighted the resilience and bravery of the Maroon communities, showcasing their unique traditions and struggles against colonial oppression. The film preserves and celebrates Yoruba heritage, fostering a sense of identity and pride.
"I created this movie out of a burning desire to tell a story about shared ancestry of us Africans and our Caribbean brothers and sisters in a way that would interest a global audience and kickstart a conversation around history, reconciliation and restitution. A story that gives the younger generation a sense of self, but very importantly the story that celebrates the resilience and the fight back by our ancestors against their oppressors. If we don’t tell their story no one else will cos the Maroon story is one of those stories they don’t want out their hence the need to ensure it’s out there.
The historical impact of Ireke: Rise of the Maroons is that it reminds us of what our ancestors went through so that we can appreciate what we have and how we got here. It was their fight back that led to the freedom we all enjoy so we must honour their memory and take pride in their actions. Culturally, it’s time to focus on what unites us." - Film Writer and director, Gbolahan Peter Macjob
Editorial by Gbadebo Opeibi
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