Siafa Manequi

Director, Screenwriter, Art Director and Playwright

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About Siafa

Siafa Manequi is a Ghanaian cinephile, self-trained filmmaker, writer, artist and music blogger. His projects are thought-provoking and explore themes of identity, mental health, sexuality, grief, loss of innocence, dysfunctional families, social and environmental issues, among others .

Siafa's work often blends elements of drama, documentary, and experimental filmmaking, showcasing his unique perspective and creative approach.

In 2024, Siafa Manequi co-directed the short documentary ADWUMA (Hustle) with German filmmaker Dario Wendt. The film offers an intimate look at daily life in Accra,
Ghana, through the experiences of Gifty, a resilient fruit vendor, and Chocolate, a charismatic barber. Shot in guerrilla style, ADWUMA captures authentic encounters and the spontaneous rhythms of small-scale business and urban life.

In 2021, he directed the short film Butterfly’s Sting, which explores mental health and sexuality.

Email: siafamanequi (gmail)
Tel: +233550469502

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ADWUMA - Hustle - (2025)
Film (short) by Siafa Manequi and Dario Wendt (Documentary) Co-Writer, Co-director "ADWUMA (Hustle)" is a documentary offering an intimate look at a day in Accra, Ghana, through the experiences of Gifty, a resilient fruit vendor, and Chocolate, a charismatic barber. Director Statement Shot guerrilla-style in Accra, Ghana, the documentary offers an unfiltered and intimate look at the lives of Gifty, a resilient fruit vendor, and Chocolate, a charismatic barber. Their stories unfold across a single day, capturing moments of survival, humor, unspoken struggles and quiet triumph as they navigate the challenges of small-scale entrepreneurship. The raw, observational style of Hustle brings viewers into Gifty and Chocolate’s world, where resilience and hard work are the foundations of survival. Filming guerrilla-style allowed us to remain immersed in the authenticity of the environment, capturing genuine encounters and the spontaneous beauty of daily life in Accra. Through personal narratives, interviews and vivid cinematography, the documentary seeks to celebrate not only the hustle but the human spirit that propels it. Hustle was born out of a desire to elevate these everyday stories, shining a light on lives often unseen yet filled with strength, hope, and dignity.
Butterfly’s sting (2021)
Film (short) by Siafa Manequi, Ralf Rank (Short) Co-writer, Co-director A woman’s life begins to unravel after an unexpected reunion with her estranged fiancé.