Patience
Shot in Senegal, this emigration-themed short for Grammy nominee DJ Snake features cameos from Omar Sy (Lupin) and Amadou & Mariam.
Synopsis
As Moudou attempts to emigrate from Senegal, his patience and resilience are tested. He is sustained by hope for what lies ahead and memories of what came before.
Accolades
• Over 10 international awards
• Over a million YouTube views
• Premiered on Nowness
“You need to watch this… a poetic exploration of migration and endurance.”
Tšeliso Monaheng, OkayAfrica
Senegal | 2025 | 11m
Did you know?
Patience features a cameo and a sample from Amadou & Mariam and their track Sabali, which was produced by Damon Albarn. This was one of the final on-screen appearances of the Grammy-nominated couple from Mali, who were both blind from childhood. Amadou Bagayoko passed away in 2025, age 70, just before the short was released.
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