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A wrong turn into hidden
genocide.
Seven years of danger to expose
the truth.
Her courage lights the way.
Me & Ms. Hanatu follows the Seven-year journey of a small-town American who stumbles into a Nigerian refugee camp and makes a promise to a displaced schoolteacher: “I will tell your story.” That promise leads into a hidden world of cover-ups, loss, and quiet conviction—where a genocide unfolds in silence, and a few unexpected lights push back the darkness, rescuing children from a cycle of destruction into resilience and hope.
Why this Film Matters
A Genocide Uncovered
Displaced. No press. No aid.
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M+
A System Exposed
UN denial, blood minerals, US complicity.
A Movement Arises
Schools, orphanages, Let Us Rise.
About the Film
Me & Ms. Hanatu is an investigative feature documentary currently in post-production. Filmed over five years across burned villages, refugee camps, morgues, and checkpoints in northern Nigeria, the film exposes a hidden genocide — and the global system that allowed it to happen.
It follows a small-town Texas mayor who made a promise in a forgotten camp and refused to walk away. What he captured wasn’t just suffering. It was friendship, resistance, and proof.
At the center is a woman who lost everything — and still chose to teach.
TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
We’re currently raising funds for film completion and launch. Investors have two options: Nonprofit contribution or ROI investment. Our investment offering is through WeFunder, a secure, SEC-regulated platform that allows anyone to legally invest in startups and creative projects. (All offering details, terms, and risks are hosted on WeFunder. Investments are only accepted through that platform.)
Feel free to contact us directly at any time.
Featured Videos From the Past Seven Years
Aisha Philibus was 25 years old — bright, ambitious, and building a future from the rubble of crisis. She lived for six years in a displaced persons camp, worked two jobs, and had a growing online platform.
When a treatable infection turned serious, she was denied care unless her step-brother paid a bribe. She died in a hospital bed — then was held hostage in the morgue unless another illegal payoff was made. Hospital staff assaulted our team when we went to retrieve her body.
What happened to her wasn’t rare. But it was recorded. And it’s now it’s a thread that twists through this tale.
Me & Ms. Hanatu isn’t just one story. It’s a record of many — of how people like Aisha were erased, and why that ends now.
Meet Our Team
Mike Arnold
Executive Producer, Director
Mike is a former Texas mayor, award-winning filmmaker, and nonprofit leader who has led cross-sector humanitarian, education, and media efforts in Africa and the U.S. for 30+ years, including building schools and exposing suppressed atrocities.
Kyle Saylors
Co-Executive Producer
Kyle is a filmmaker with 150+ festival wins/nominations (Sundance, more), and credits across Netflix, Amazon, FOX, Angel & 20+ platforms. His work includes multiple theatrical releases with A CinemaScores and top 10 box office rankings.
Jeff Gibbs
Producer
Jeff Gibbs is a trained actor and producer with credits across major studio films, faith-based media, and humanitarian projects. His ability to navigate both Hollywood and conflict zones makes him a trusted cross-cultural production leader.
Troy B. LeBlanc
Co - Director & Editor
Troy LeBlanc is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, singer-songwriter, and missionary based as a pastor in Blanco, TX. His directorial debut, GameChanger: The Kenneth Harvey Story, established his voice as a storyteller who finds the extraordinary inside ordinary lives. Troy is the founder of EM Institute Inc., a charity founded in 1997. He has been a missionary to 22 countries. EMI is currently active in ministry in Haiti, Kenya, Pakistan, Ukraine and Nigeria.
Jed D’Grace
Producer
Pastor Jed is Executive Director of Africa Arise Nigeria and Protocol Director for Me & Ms. Hanatu. With deep roots across tribes, churches, and power circles, he’s a trusted gatekeeper and protector—ensuring safety, access, and mission integrity.
Bulus Gyang
African Field Director
Bulus is an award-winning Nigerian cinematographer and Director of the Year (2024) based in Jos. As founder of Crystal Productions, he’s led frontline field shoots with courage, creativity, and unmatched local trust.
Panam Percy Paul
Soundtrack
Dr. Panam Percy Paul is a legendary Nigerian gospel artist, composer, and worship leader whose music spans decades. Known for fusing African rhythms with deep spiritual lyrics, he serves as Global Music Director for the Let Us Rise movement.
Daniel Wilson
Soundtrack
Daniel “Mr. Ragamuffin” Wilson is a legendary Nigerian reggae-gospel pioneer known for bold lyrics and prophetic conviction. A cultural icon turned activist, he now produces original music for Me & Ms. Hanatu and #RememberAisha.
Josiah Spencer
Editor
Josiah Spencer is a Brazilian-American filmmaker who’s edited and produced work for Beyoncé, J.Lo, and Lenny Kravitz, and helped create NatGeo’s IMPACT with Gal Gadot. He brings cinematic excellence and global heart to every frame.
Current Status: Post-Production
Me & Ms. Hanatu has entered post-production after six years of field filming across refugee camps, conflict zones, and government corridors. With a full narrative structure locked and over 80 hours of exclusive 4K footage in hand, the project now moves into the editorial, scoring, and legal clearance phases. A rough cut is in development, the trailer is in late-stage build, and short-form clips have already begun to generate online traction. No release date has been set, but the team is targeting a major global launch through top-tier festivals and the Let Us Rise & Shine premiere event. Final funding is now being secured to complete editing, secure music licenses, and finalize distribution pathways.
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