Eaxum is an animation studio dedicated to telling African stories in pure and beautiful form. The featured project, "F’áyà wó Pursuit," is a gripping animated short film that captures the daring world of F’áyà wó drivers—those who smuggle food items into Nigeria through the western borders. These drivers modify their vehicles for high-speed chases to evade customs, risking their lives for a living.
The film vividly portrays the thrilling, dangerous chase scenes that have become a part of the rural Nigerian experience, where customs officers engage in cat-and-mouse games with the F’áyà wó smugglers.
This project is a true team effort by the talented members of Eaxum, an animation studio based in Lagos, Nigeria. To see more of Eaxum's work and follow their creative journey, check out their Instagram handle @eaxum.