Kenneth Idongesit Usoro, Voices of Resilience, 2025

Voices of Resilience follows the lives of queer individuals and drug users living with HIV in Nigeria. Through personal interviews and experimental visual storytelling, the film shows the protagonists’ worlds as they seek out underground harm reduction services.

Commissioned in 2025 as part of Meet Us Where We’re At, a program of six videos that forefront the experiences of drug users and harm reduction practices as they intersect with the ongoing HIV crisis.

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About the artist

Kenneth Idongesit Usoro (he/him) is a young Nigerian filmmaker and Executive Director of The Colored Space, a studio championing LGBTQ+ voices. Specializing in documentary and experimental storytelling, Kenneth tackles stigmas faced by marginalized communities, particularly queer people. His work emphasizes resilience and harm reduction, using film to inspire dialogue, foster understanding, and drive social change. Passionate about authentic narratives, Kenneth leverages his creative platform to empower communities and break down barriers through impactful storytelling.