Tanaka Chiriga

Harare, Zimbabwe

Creative Director · Film Director · Musician

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Beautiful Africa
Film & TV
From wide-open savannahs to vibrant city streets, Beautiful Africa is a visual love letter to the continent… a series of animated vignettes that celebrate its rhythm, richness, and quiet power. Set to the timeless groove of Manu Dibango’s “Sax City,” this animated short moves through the bush, the village, and into the heart of modern Africa… capturing fleeting moments, iconic imagery, and the soul of a land in motion. 🎥 Directed and Animated by Tanaka Chiriga 🎶 Music: Sax City by Manu Dibango https://youtu.be/Q2ljoek_kfQ?si=AOi4_12Nxcw3lat7
Mrs Willow
Film & TV
Benny (Tanaka Chiriga), weary of city life and burdened by personal troubles, retreats to the lush mountains of Chimanimani, Zimbabwe, in search of peace. While filming a waterfall, he sees a mysteriously dropped toy on the riverbed. Unaware of its significance, he takes it with him— awakening an entity that had been haunting the region for decades; Mrs. Willow (Melissa Savary). As her presence grows stronger, strange occurrences intensify, driving Benny into a spiral of paranoia. https://tanakachiriga.com/hokoyo-mrs-willow.html

Tanaka Chiriga

Harare, Zimbabwe

Creative Director · Film Director · Musician

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About • Biography

Tanaka Chiriga is a multidisciplinary creative, filmmaker, and musician whose work bridges storytelling, motion design, and sound. As the founder of HOKOYO Media, he has directed award-winning films like Arthur’s Bicycle and Mrs. Willow, and developed bold visual campaigns for global brands such as Meta, National Geographic, and Essence Festival of Culture. His music projects, including the HOKOYO album, have been featured on platforms like OkayAfrica and Pan African Music, showcasing his unique blend of rhythm and narrative. Tanaka’s work is rooted in crafting experiences that connect people across cultures through powerful images and sound.

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