Director Nikyatu Jusu and actress Anna Diop on the rare opportunity of depicting an immigrant’s experience using horror and African folklore
With Nanny, a film about an African woman who works as one in New York, writer-director Nikyatu Jusu has put forward a new narrative for the well-known immigrant story.
Only this time she’s placed the subject at the centre of the story and infused it with elements of horror and African folklore...You’ve always trusted us to help you navigate the world. Support the Sunday Times by becoming a premium member for only R80 and keep the conversation going. You can cancel anytime.
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