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Share this story We are thrilled to finally share our debut project with the world. The 3D animated short film is titled “THE SATCHEL” and is an adaptation based on the Yoruba mythology of earth’s creation. This story dates back thousands of years and features revered Yoruba deities, Obatala and Oduduwa, (sons of Olodumare, the supreme being), who battle for the power to create earth as we now know it using an all-powerful Satchel. According to Director/Producer, Nissi Ogulu, “With The Satchel, we want to start telling authentic African stories to ensure that our magnificent culture i...

The 12-minute animated film directed and co-produced by Nissi Ogulu is an adapted story that centers on the Yoruba creation story. How two divine kings, Oduduwa and Obatala (Sons of the supreme ruler, Olodumare) battle to create the earth using a powerful Satchel. The Satchel becomes a source of rivalry for the brothers with both having something dear to lose.