Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess
Synopsis
The story draws from the experiences of several kayayei, who carry 55-kilogram bales of imported secondhand clothing around Kantamanto, Accra’s principal secondhand clothing market.
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ZJILI: A STORY OF SISTERHOOD AND THE BURDENS OF EXCESS Clip | TIFF 2026
Type: Clip • Published 2026-07-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Boateng, Hajara Musah Chambas
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcia Abdul-Korah, Daphne M. Atsutse, Denzel Owoo
- Original Score
- Wanlov the Kubolor
- Original Title
- Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Spoken Languages
- Twi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- The Or Foundation, OBL Studios, Dungeon Beach
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Boateng, Hajara Musah Chambas
Marcia Abdul-Korah, Daphne M. Atsutse, Denzel Owoo
Wanlov the Kubolor
Erin G. Wesley
Joshua Tsotso, Linda Nunana Amemordzi
Christine Boateng, Hajara Musah Chambas, Joshua Tsotso, Erin G. Wesley, James Branson Skinner
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Boateng
Director
Hajara Musah Chambas
Director
Marcia Abdul-Korah
Writer
Daphne M. Atsutse
Writer
Denzel Owoo
Writer
Christine Boateng
Producer
Hajara Musah Chambas
Producer
Joshua Tsotso
Producer
Erin G. Wesley
Producer
Erin G. Wesley
Director of Photography
Joshua Tsotso
Editor
Linda Nunana Amemordzi
Editor
Yaa Darkoa A. Opoku
Production Design
Fadeelatu Issaka
Costume Design
Wanlov the Kubolor
Original Music Composer
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What is Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess about?
The story draws from the experiences of several kayayei, who carry 55-kilogram bales of imported secondhand clothing around Kantamanto, Accra’s principal secondhand clothing market.
Who directed Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess?
Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess was directed by Christine Boateng, Hajara Musah Chambas.
Who stars in Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess?
The principal cast of Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess includes Rahana Abdallah, Esinam Semordzi, Zaharawu Fuseini, Lydia Forson.
When was Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess released and how long is it?
Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zjili: A Story of Sisterhood and The Burdens of Excess was composed by Wanlov the Kubolor.