Hero image from The History & Impact of the Royal African Society short film commemorating the Society's 125-year legacy.

The 125 Year History of the Royal African Society

2026

Editor & Sound Designer

Created to commemorate the Royal African Society's 125th anniversary, this cinematic short film explores the organisation's remarkable history and enduring impact. Through archival imagery, motion graphics, and carefully crafted visual storytelling, the film traces the Society's journey from its founding in 1901 to its continued role in fostering dialogue, scholarship, and cultural exchange between Africa and the United Kingdom.

Watch it below.

Title card from the Royal African Society 125th anniversary historical short film introducing the Society's history.

Frames

Some of my favourite frames from the film.

Title card from the Royal African Society 125th anniversary historical short film introducing the Society's history.
Historical illustration showing the Royal African Society's founding in London in 1901 from the historical short film.
Archival portrait of Mary Kingsley featured in the Royal African Society 125th anniversary historical short film.
Timeline graphic highlighting the Royal African Society's Royal Patron and 125-year history.
Archival image of Kwame Nkrumah representing African independence in the Royal African Society history film.
Motion graphics from historical short film illustrating the Royal African Society's parliamentary impact.