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November 23, 2018 By Johan Nayar 0 Uncategorized

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Tried to smuggle one apple into America. Got treat

Tried to smuggle one apple into America. Got treated like Pablo Escobar.

Welcome to the USA, Madalitso Band 😂

International Premiere of The Banjo Boys – NYC, Dec 4th. Come see the guys who survived US customs! Link in bio.

#TheBanjoBoys #ADIFF2025 #MalawiToNYC #AppleGate #nyc # nycafrica #musicdocumentary

From the streets of Malawi to New York City, Madal

From the streets of Malawi to New York City, Madalitso Band, have just been a rocked the Glasshouse.

For one night only, the award-winning documentary The Banjo Boys screens at ADIFF in NYC, on Dec 4th.

Hear the music. Feel the story. Visit BANJOBOYS.COM to find out more.

#ADIFF2025 #NYCAfricanFilm #ColumbiaUniversityFilm #NYCMusicDoc #AfricanDiasporaNYC #MalawiToNYC #NYCPremiere #UpperWestSideCulture #NYCDocumentary #AfricanMusicNYC

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

Stone Town, Zanzibar 2023 – final shoot for *The Banjo Boys*.
Night walk with Neil, Yosefe (banjo on shoulder), Yobu and a local friend who just jumped in for the vibes. Shot on BMPCC 4K – that dual native ISO at 3200 makes night scenes look cinematic, not noisy.

Back in the same streets where the band first travelled with Neil in 2017. We stopped for an impromptu jam outside Freddie Mercury’s childhood home and visited the old slave market site – a heavy reminder of the East African slave trade under Omani rule, finally shut down by the British in 1873.

This Friday (tomorrow night) we’re screening the film (4th UK showing) at Solent University as part of Southampton Film Week + City Eye.

All screening dates in bio 👆

#TheBanjoBoys #Zanzibar #Documentary #BMPCC4K #SouthamptonFilmWeek

We won! It's been an epic journey with @madalitso

We won!

It's been an epic journey with @madalitsoband and our core team @timdelhaes and @neilnayar

The week started amazingly with a great friends and family turnout to the World Premiere @londonbreezefilmfestival hosted by Simon London. The next day we screened at the @bufilmfest hosted by @emmanuelanyiamosigwembe . On the Saturday we had our third screening of the week in an encore screening at London Breeze.

Last night capped off a phenomenal week, with our first win for The Banjo Boys - a documentary feature on Madalitso Band

Thanks to everyone who attended.
@robbuckhaven @barnabyejohn @anitflicks @thatdave @miloandlisa @act_tingting @steffidelao @callmesfm @successonthesouthcoast @charleswerb

Had a great time last month at the opening gala fo

Had a great time last month at the opening gala for the London Breeze Film Festival, in a stunning location too. Riverside Studios, right next to the Thames will be the home of the World Premiere of The Banjo Boys on 22nd Oct (link in bio).

Here I am giving a little overview of the film hosted by the lovely Madeleine Casey and Samuel Cullis, and speaking alongside my friend and collaborator @emmanuelanyiamosigwembe who has been with us for the best part of the journey as Executive Producer.

Still missing some key team members: Tim Delhaes Neil Nayar Simon Ward, @bucketofsound @moviehouseent

When @stevemccarten_official pitched launching a f

When @stevemccarten_official pitched launching a film festival in just six months, we thought he was crazy—but his passion and vision made it happen, rivaling even long-established festivals! 🍀 As Seneca said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Steve seized it.

Huge moment for The Banjo Boys—festival patron Christopher Eccleston watched our short cut, loved it, and even sparked an impromptu Q&A! Still surreal after rewatching him in 28 Days Later.

Loved reconnecting with the vibrant BCP film community, catching inspiring talks at the BCP Film Office, and meeting new faces. The energy here is electric!

Can’t wait for 2026 when The Banjo Boys plays in full at the next BIFF. Grateful for the film buzz in my own neighborhood! 🎬

'Take me to the river'. On Monday I went on a deli

'Take me to the river'. On Monday I went on a delightful mission to the capital. It was the announcement day at London Breeze Film Festival and a chance to do a recce of where our premiere will be held.

The venue is fantastic, just by the river in Hammersmith. The hosts are incredibly nice too. And crazily enough, they currently have Dogtooth on, a crazy and brilliant piece of work by one of my favourite directors. Very excited about the premiere on 22nd Oct.

The first official selection for the Banjo Boys is

The first official selection for the Banjo Boys is here, and there seems be more good news on the way.

Delighted to be selected for one on the UK's top festivals, @bufilmfest What an honour and kudos to the whole team. More info to follow on the screening London!

@timdelhaes @emmanuelanyiamosigwembe @bucketofsound

What a night! Vibing, deep questions, playful bant

What a night! Vibing, deep questions, playful banter, and a killer set — a night to remember.

Making a feature film can be an uphill climb. With help from our producer Tim, we tackled one stage at a time.

Highlight: Madalitso Band’s US tour. Where to go on a huge map? Instinct said California — we raised the budget, I went, and magic happened. Some of it now appears in Act III of the film.

Fast forward to Bournemouth: a short cut + Q&A + live performance. It worked perfectly. On the night, we also got interest from our fourth film festival (awaiting confirmation), with the London premiere set for 22nd October.

Fun Q&A moment: the film’s title. Changed from Street Life to The Banjo Boys thanks to our executive producer @emmanuelanyiamosigwembe . In Malawi, any stringed instrument is a banjo — so all four of us on stage were technically “banjo boys.” I later discovered the word banjo has African roots, some linking it to Banjul, Gambia.

Thanks to @karixafilms for the reel, @the.monnieverse @karley_simha_yoga for their efforts on the night, and @neilnayar & @madalitsoband for an unforgettable night. As well as our brilliant host @successonthesouthcoast

More updates soon, including another Bournemouth screening!

It’s been a week since putting on my first show

It’s been a week since putting on my first show in over a decade — since my days playing in bands in Oxford — and I’m still buzzing from the experience.

Huge thanks to everyone who made the night possible:

🎬 Stuart Marshall – Host @successonthesouthcoast , who brought his energy as MC and Q&A lead.
🎥 @arianakingfilms (Karixa Films) – Captured the magic of the night through her creative videography (official images coming soon!).
🎧 Dan Johnston (Hot Cat Studios) – Made the night sound as good as it felt with his audio and tech support.
🎶 @madalitsoband and @neilnayar – For their warmth, generosity, and uplifting music.
💡 @the.monnieverse and Patch – For co-hosting the evening with us and bringing their support and encouragement.

And of course, gratitude to everyone who came down to be part of the night – your support means the world.

Great show, screening and Q&A last night. Looking

Great show, screening and Q&A last night. Looking forward to doing it all again in Bournemouth tomorrow. Welcome to Bournemouth @madalitsoband

Thanks to Nick from @thebrooksoton and Susan from @cityeye_media for hosting us. And showing a preview of @the_banjoboys

#worldmusic #malawi #africanmusic #inspiration #musicdocumentary

From Glastonbury live on BBC Two 🎶 to a Saturda

From Glastonbury live on BBC Two 🎶 to a Saturday night jam aboard HMS Sweet Charity 🚢 — Madalitso Band have been bringing their irresistible Malawian groove to every stage they touch.

Next stop: Patch, Bournemouth 🌊
Join us on 14th August for an unforgettable night of music plus an exclusive 10-minute preview screening of The Banjo Boys, followed by a Q&A with me (Johan Nayar) and the band.

🎟 Tickets link in bio

Come for the rhythms, stay for the stories.

#worldmusic #africanmusic #malawi

We had a blast out in the desert filming the Banjo

We had a blast out in the desert filming the Banjo Boys in '23. And now, one of the projects has come to fruition. Kane Hibberd, who photographed guitars such as Dave Grohl, Brian May, Paul McCartney, Nile Rogers and Johnny Marr, also shot Yosefe's.

Looking forward to welcoming Madalitso Band to Pat

Looking forward to welcoming Madalitso Band to Patch (Bobby's) next month. Pick up tickets via my bio. After their Glastonbury show where they got an honorable mention in the Metro and had a track shown on BBC2.

We'll also have a 10 minute preview of the upcoming documentary. Check out the link in my bio to get tickets. £5 off for a week or so.

Madalitso Band's HMS Sweet Charity show at Glaston

Madalitso Band's HMS Sweet Charity show at Glastonbury was a killer set. Amazing that their set can be played at folk events but also (as here) in between DJ sets.

Great shoe last night at HMS Sweet Charity in Glas

Great shoe last night at HMS Sweet Charity in Glasto. #glastonbury

Madalitso rehearsing ahead of their live moment on

Madalitso rehearsing ahead of their live moment on BBC2 at Glastonbury. Glorious day for some great music.

Had a great few days writing our 19th Century feat

Had a great few days writing our 19th Century feature with Julian. He we are armed with replicas of a Winchester and a Colt 45 as well as Victorian Swordstick. All weapons which now appear in the story. Also sipping on a little single malt for more inspiration.

Crazy to see such a fire on the cliffside this eve

Crazy to see such a fire on the cliffside this evening. @bournemouthecho

Was walking out of the Groucho yesterday and stree

Was walking out of the Groucho yesterday and street photographer @mclaren.snaps took this random shot of me. He's doing some pretty cool work in and around London.

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