The Mask of the Forgotten

Set in Manzari, Ivory Coast, during the vibrant Festival of Spirits, young Awa is captivated by the energy and cultural richness of the event. She discovers an ancient, ominous mask in her grandmother Mama Adjoa’s hut. Despite warnings about its curse and ties to the spirit world, Awa is irresistibly drawn to the mask. In a moment of curiosity and defiance, she secretly wears it, feeling an overwhelming surge of power.