Storyline

In his debut documentary, Dylan Valley explores the untold Creole history of Afrikaans, using what he knows best: HipHop, humour and personal perspective. The film follows a group of local artists creating the stage production (or 'hip-hopera'), AFRIKAAPS, as they trace the true roots of Afrikaans to slaves in the Cape. The play, and the film, reclaims and liberates Afrikaans from its reputation as the language of the oppressor, taking it back to the people who own it. Features music from Jitsvinger, Kyle Shepard, Emile (black noise), Moenier Parker, Shane Cooper, Blaq Pearl, the powerhouse bboy, Bliksemstraal, and the poetic genius of Jethro Louw.

Key Information

Director Dylan Valley
Writers Dylan Valley, Khalid Shamis
Studio Plexus Films
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Kyle Shepherd

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Shane Cooper

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Jitsvinger

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Emile (black noise)

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Moenier Parker

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Catherine Henegan

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Jethro Louw

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Blaq Pearl

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Bliksemstraal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Afrikaaps was released on September 20, 2013.

The runtime of Afrikaaps is 52m.

Afrikaaps is a Documentary movie.

Afrikaaps is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Afrikaaps was directed by Dylan Valley.

The main cast of Afrikaaps includes Kyle Shepherd, Shane Cooper, Jitsvinger.

Afrikaaps is originally in English.