The message of ‘Hanatu’ at Lagos premiere

‘Hanatu’, a Kunle Afolayan short film that seeks to teach the public humanitarian gestures and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) premiered in Lagos. Sponsored by the CSR arm of the Sahara Group, Sahara Foundation, ‘Hanatu’ tells the story of a young corps member named Preye who helps a little girl (Hanatu) in a village rediscover her […]

‘Hanatu’, a Kunle Afolayan short film that seeks to teach the public humanitarian gestures and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) premiered in Lagos.

Sponsored by the CSR arm of the Sahara Group, Sahara Foundation, ‘Hanatu’ tells the story of a young corps member named Preye who helps a little girl (Hanatu) in a village rediscover her confidence and hope for a bright future when he helps her secure a prosthetic leg

following a dastardly accident which claimed her father’s life.

According to Bethel Obioma, Head, Corporate Communications, Sahara Group, Hanatu epitomizes Sahara’s commitment to sustainability, responsibility and entrepreneurship.

“It is an expression of who we are and what we do, providing opportunities for aspirations to blossom into fruition. It is the mantra of hope, the demystification of impossibilities; a clarion call for sustainable development across climes and times,” the company’s spokesperson said.

Obioma explained that the world is replete with “Hanatus” who deserve a shot at realising their dreams and rekindling their hope with the right support.

The Head, Corporate Communications, Sahara Group said the company, which has operations in over 10 countries across four continents will use ‘Hanatu’ to reiterate the need for a global commitment to accelerated developmental programmes through collaboration involving governments, global development agencies, civil organizations and the private sector.

Organisers said the film would be made available to the general public on Sahara’s website and social media platforms, several leading news websites and entertainment channels.