Across Africa: 'Mothers of Chibok', a story of sadness and strength

Emmy Award-winning Nigerian director Joel Kachi Benson is Georja Calvin-Smith's guest this week. He is still journeying alongside the families marked by the horrifying abduction of their daughters 12 years ago by Boko Haram. The violation has faded from international headlines, but Benson has kept the Chibok community in his spotlight. He speaks of the dignity offered by African-crafted documentaries. His film "Mothers of Chibok" appreciates its subjects' determination to be role models for their remaining children.

Jan 30, 2026 - 11:00
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Across Africa: 'Mothers of Chibok', a story of sadness and strength
Emmy Award-winning Nigerian director Joel Kachi Benson is Georja Calvin-Smith's guest this week. He is still journeying alongside the families marked by the horrifying abduction of their daughters 12 years ago by Boko Haram. The violation has faded from international headlines, but Benson has kept the Chibok community in his spotlight. He speaks of the dignity offered by African-crafted documentaries. His film "Mothers of Chibok" appreciates its subjects' determination to be role models for their remaining children.

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