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Congo Boy

Congo Boy

2026•1h 31m•12•Drama•Music

Bangui, Central African Republic. 17 year-old Robert dreams of a career in music, but civil war is tearing the country apart. When both his parents are thrown into prison, he is left to look after his four younger siblings on his own, juggling daily life, odd jobs, school exams and concert stages, determined to follow his dream.

Rafiki Fariala · Director

Rafiki Fariala · Writer

Tommy Baron · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageSG
Release DateNov 25, 2026

Actors

Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset

Robert

Christy Djomanda Louba

Espérance

Pétruche Mbomba

Daniel

Rosiana Kotozia

Aurélie

Gloria Ambacko

Jacqueline

Dieufera Sana

César

Hubert Ngbolo

The Father

Zara Lucie Dobo

Zara

Bossoro-Kiabale

The Colonel

Berthe Ngbolo

The Mother (Lea)

Miguel Mbiguimale

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Blessing Diaba

Showrunner

Ludmila Fada

Hermine

Eudes Gadzo

Veyzo

Archippe Marvine

KMJ

Japhet Koundjia

KMJ

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