According to Malinga, Herderboy expounds on the legend of the Bachwezi, a mystical group of people who were said to be demigods possessing miraculous powers and skills.
Herderboy by Ugandan filmmaker Raymond Malinga is among the 10-part sci-fi and fantasy animated anthology from leading African directors titled Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire that premiered exclusively on Disney+ this month.
Featuring stories from a new generation of animation creators hailing from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire takes viewers on an unforgettable ride into Africa’s future, presenting visions of the continent as never before seen.
Herderboy is set in the wild frontier of the Chewzi Kingdom in the highlands of future Uganda, where an elite trio of herders protect precious cyborg cattle from deadly spirits. Hidden among the herd is teenage stowaway Ndahura, who is desperate to prove himself as a warrior and become a legend like his three heroes. When the herders are attacked, Ndahura makes a reckless choice to take on a vengeful hyena monster that he must fight alone……CONTINUE READING……..
