Bao (2026)

Bao is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under History, Drama. Its listed tagline is “Give the Beggar a Chance!”

An African and African American debate on the ongoing diaspora war within the black community. Set entirely across the centuries-old East African Mancala strategy game, Bao, the film fuses historical archive with lived experience to wage a fierce interrogation of Black identity and pride.

TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.

Release date: April 23, 2026 · Runtime: 8 minutes · Original language: English

Director: Sekera Mohamed Besta · Cast: Mpianga Job Jr. Oueno as Player One, Purple Nwo as Player Two

Genres: History, Drama