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November 23, 2018 By Johan Nayar 0 Uncategorized

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Spent last Tuesday evening with City Eye Film Netw Spent last Tuesday evening with City Eye Film Network putting together a presentation ahead of our Madalitso Experience on the south coast. City Eye have backed this film for years, long before award season or festival selections, and it means a lot to have them in the room again. More on the night itself soon.Thanks to Oliver Collins for the photos.
Yesterday was a very Malawian evening, right on th Yesterday was a very Malawian evening, right on their independence day. We went to London to see The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a musical. George Harrison, the dramaturg who brought this show to life, joined us at our last Madalitso Experience. Getting the invite back to see their production was great.Watching William Kamkwamba's story told through musical theatre was incredible. The set design was impressive, the dog puppet included, and the actor playing William gave a great performance.There are some striking parallels between his story and ours. Resilience, stubbornness, being called crazy for following what you believe in.Nice to be with mum and my aunt too that evening too.
Madalitso Band just rocked crowds in Holland and n Madalitso Band just rocked crowds in Holland and now they're heading back to the UK. This time they're bringing the full experience to the South Coast for the first time ever.Only once before have we put the film and the band together in one night, and the London experience at the iconic Troubadour was truly incredible. Now it's happening again in Southampton.16 July. The Banjo Boys screens at Harbour Lights, 6.30pm. Straight after, @madalitsoband play live at @thebrooksoton 9pm, doors 8.45. Two men from Malawi who built their own instruments from scratch, still touring the world with them.Very excited to be chatting with @mbb.casey of @londonbreezefilmfestival again during the Q&A. We will also be teaming up with @smbeckett and @aaron.j.west of @cityeye_mediaTickets: banjoboys.com/exp
It was a huge moment for our film. A lovely write- It was a huge moment for our film. A lovely write-up in the Daily Echo about our House of Lords escapades (a huge thank you @ladymaggiemagica), ahead of bringing the full Madalitso Experience to the South Coast for the first time ever.All those years of rocking the mic as the front-man of psychedelic rock and live electro bands have transferred into doing more public speaking of late. I even did my best Welsh impression of Cerys Matthews' line about Yobu's bass, "a seven foot slide bass....that sounds great in isolation." Lord Kinnock seemed to approve (well, he was not aghast at the very least).Visit: www.banjoboys.com/exp for the Madalitso Experience, would love to see you there, the inaugural one in London really was a blast.Looking forward to teaming up with Susan Beckett of @cityeye_media who are kindly supporting this event, as well as the venues themselves, @harbourlightspicturehouse (Picturehouse) and @thebrooksoton. In addition we are excited to team up with @mbb.casey of @londonbreezefilmfestival for the director's Q&A.
After having a deep conversation with @actorjamiel After having a deep conversation with @actorjamieleehill many moons ago, and our shared love of Scandi directors and Nordic Noirs, we teamed up with myself as writer-director and Jamie as actor-producer on a new concept called Death Coach. Whilst it is a standalone short in the psychological-thriller genre, it will also serve as a proof-of-concept for a much larger feature film.We teamed up with the fantastic actress, @leonievincent . The Glass Dome) and the performances from both leads on the day were captivating.@julianbutterworth did a stellar job with the cinematography too. And it was great to team up again with @bucketofsound and @j.y.creativeand are now already midway through post-production thanks to Adrian Conlon doing a phenomenal job in the cutting room. More on this later...
It was an epic three days with the Banjo Boys, gre It was an epic three days with the Banjo Boys, great to see the lovely @ladymaggiemagica again, who pulled this event together. And here are a few pro shots from @rogeralarconphotoLord Kinnock seems to be taking in my thoughts on making the Banjo Boys.I also received two medals at the event: Best Director of a Documentary at Magica Cinematheque and we won Best Documentary at WICA Awards (LA). It was such a great event for the film.Message from @lafemmeiff : “At the House of Lords, UK Parliament, for La Femme Independent FF Awards Night, founded by Lady Maggie Magica, honoring Lord Neil Kinnock.”
So great to connect with Ellise Fuchs (@tweetie_pi So great to connect with Ellise Fuchs (@tweetie_pies) at Cinema Massimo in Turin, a city that's now welcomed The Banjo Boys twice!Ellise wrote a really lovely piece on the film, tracing the journey from the streets of Lilongwe all the way to stages across Europe and beyond. She gets it. The oversized babatone on flights, the Kung Fu Panda ritual, the one-way ticket to Malawi. It's all in there.Full article via the link in bio. Or here: https://www.popmatters.com/johan-nayar-banjo-boys-interview-2026
Un’altra proiezione di The Banjo Boys stasera a Tu Un’altra proiezione di The Banjo Boys stasera a Turin al Cinema Esedra in collaborazione con Seeyousound. Spero che tutti si divertano. Mi collegherò su Zoom dopo la proiezione.Another screening of The Banjo Boys tonight in Turin at Cinema Esedra in association with Seeyousound. Hope everyone has a good time. I will join by Zoom after the screening.
I had a brilliant time last Friday at @uviewff her I had a brilliant time last Friday at @uviewff here with Felicity Wren, and chatting with some of the other filmmakers and organisers.Here i am rocking the merch too. One of the areas we are pivoting into with the film.Many thanks to Unrestricted View for having us, our 4th BIFA-qualifying festival. From the sounds of it we just missed out on best doc too, congrats to @humanehancockPhoto credit @caimgphotography
It's the first time I've missed a screening, but, It's the first time I've missed a screening, but, from what I hear, it was a great event. The African Premiere of the Banjo Boys was last night in Zomba, Malawi.@neilnayar was representing! The track is from Neil's Malawi band, Neil and the New Vibration. Also featured in our film soundtrack, it's a banger.@vidabrownofficial @clemkwizombe
It was great to be back in London on Friday with T It was great to be back in London on Friday with The Banjo Boys. One more screening to go to finish our spring tour of the UK. Now I'm rocking the merch too.Many thanks to @sheridanhumphreys for coming and her advice on our change of direction.Thank you Unrestricted View for having us!
The first ever Madalitso Experience is sold out on The first ever Madalitso Experience is sold out one month ahead. So excited about this one. Hopefully more to come!@sam_cullis @vidabrownofficial @neilnayar
A few more shots from Bristol including my name in A few more shots from Bristol including my name in lightsA great event organised by @londonbreezefilmfestival
*Award Nominee* After a lovely tour with London Br *Award Nominee* After a lovely tour with London Breeze Film Festival, The Banjo Boys returns to LondonMay 1st at Hen and Chickens Theatre 4th London screeningWe are honoured to be nominated for Best Documentary at another BIFA-qualifying festival @uviewffI will be there in person to talk about the film, although no formal Q&A will take place.
Had a brilliant time 'on the road' with @mbb.casey Had a brilliant time 'on the road' with @mbb.casey of London Breeze Film Festival as we took the film to Bristol on Thursday. Decent turnout too!Bristol, a city with such a great reputation for music, not to Mention Madalitso Band heading this way on June 5th.Also it was great to catch up with friends and family over that way @deadra1578Photos by @arturtixiliski - thank you brother!
Almost SOLD OUT Delighted to say that our finale o Almost SOLD OUT Delighted to say that our finale of the Banjo Boys spring tour with Madalitso Band is going to be an exciting event. Last chance to get tickets.
There was an amazing moment when we drove through There was an amazing moment when we drove through the blazing sunshine north from Bordeaux. We arrived at the Chateau of Barbezieux to be presented with some delicious French cuisine.During sound check I kicked the Blackmagic into 100fps and took some shots with Yobu and Yosefe. It was a special moment, with smoke billowing from the smoke machine and I captured some great b-roll. I also remember Shazaming Agnes Obel playing on the image during that sound check, which turned out to be a delightful find. Despite being somewhat under the influence (no further comment), I managed to get some of my favourite shots that went into the film.To the Bristol crowd, do come along to our special screening next week.Catch it with us at Everyman Bristol 🎬 📍 Everyman Bristol 🗓️ 23rd April 🕕 6pmAfter all the work we have done with the image and the sound, it will not be the same on a small screen.
🎬 We’re excited to bring The Banjo Boys (The Story 🎬 We’re excited to bring The Banjo Boys (The Story of Madalitso Band) to Nottingham for a very special screening.This film is the result of an incredible journey, one that began with music on the streets of Malawi and has grown into something far bigger than any of us imagined. It’s a story about resilience, friendship, connection, and the power of music to travel across borders and bring people together.If you’re part of the Malawian, Zambian, or Zimbabwean community in Nottingham, this one is especially for you. A chance to come together, celebrate homegrown talent, and share a story that represents the spirit of Southern Africa on the big screen.We’re proud to be sharing it with you alongside London Breeze Film Festival at the Savoy Cinema, Nottingham.Whether you’ve followed the journey from the start or are discovering it for the first time, we’d love you to join us for what promises to be a really special evening. You'll be joined by @mbb.casey who will be hosting the Q&A with director @johanrnayar📍 Savoy Cinema, Nottingham 🗓 22 April 2026 🕗 20:15 screening + live Q&ACome and experience the story with us.
It was lovely to be out in the Dorset countryside It was lovely to be out in the Dorset countryside this weekend.
The grand finale of The Banjo Boys: On the Road (a The grand finale of The Banjo Boys: On the Road (a spring tour of the film) will be at the Troubadour on June 4, an exclusive evening where the full documentary and the Madalitso Band come together in an immersive showcase, in partnership with Earls Court Film Festival.The Banjo Boys follows Malawian musicians Yobu Maligwa and Yosefe Kalekeni, who left their villages in search of a better life, and British musician Neil Nayar, who left the UK for Malawi in search of the same. Their journey takes them from the streets of Lilongwe to stages across Zanzibar, Europe, and California.Being “on the road” is a state I connect with, ever since leaving home at 19 for India and Nepal. Life is imitating art as the film follows in the band’s footsteps with a small but significant UK tour. There is a real resonance with the hero’s journey, and the idea of bringing the nectar back home.For Yobu and Yosefe, that nectar is tangible. Through their music, they have brought stability and structure to their communities back in Malawi. For Neil, it has meant bringing this mesmerising band back to audiences in the UK. Now the film is beginning to do the same, creating connection, conversation, and shared experience wherever it plays.That feels especially meaningful as the tour reaches my own community in the South West through village halls and community spaces in partnership with FES, while also extending to Bristol and Nottingham with London Breeze, and London with Unrestricted View. I’ll be in Milford on Sea later today and a few other stops along the way. Not to mention a return to Dorset for the Madalitso Band, who will play at Seeker Festival in the Purbecks this July.Special thanks to @gillian.tully.1 @mbb.casey @sam_cullis for supporting our film with their festivals.Join us on the road!
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