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Congo Boy

1220261h 31mRafiki Fariala
IMDb 4.7

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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.

DramaMusic
Civil WarMusicianCongoImprisonmentExamTeenage BoyOdd JobCentral African RepublicFollowing One's DreamAspiring Rapper

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What is Congo Boy (2026) about?

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.

Who stars in Congo Boy?

Congo Boy stars Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset (Robert), Christy Djomanda Louba (Espérance), Pétruche Mbomba (Daniel), Rosiana Kotozia (Aurélie), Gloria Ambacko (Jacqueline). The film was directed by Rafiki Fariala.

How long is Congo Boy?

Congo Boy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated 12.

Is Congo Boy worth watching?

Congo Boy holds an IMDb rating of 4.7/10. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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