Joko Yahao Apr 2026

Africa Rising International Film Festival (ARIFF) hosted a screening of Joko Ya Hao. A film starring myself, Sibulele Gcilitshana, Facebook·Simphiwe Dana Reviews - Art of Superwoman

: Simphiwe Dana’s performance as Nozizwe is frequently cited as a standout, marking a significant entry into her acting career. Mmabatho Montsho’s direction is noted for its compassion and its ability to blend the personal with the political without losing the emotional core of the characters. Joko Yahao

: Critics have highlighted the film's "politicized reading of religion," noting how Nozizwe's spiritual journey evolves from seeking institutional validation to practicing liberation theology . It portrays a church that is often complicit in systemic oppression, contrasting it with a "church of the people" that stands with the marginalized. Africa Rising International Film Festival (ARIFF) hosted a