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A wrong turn into hidden genocide.  

Five years of danger to expose the truth. 
 
Her courage lights the way.

Me & Ms. Hanatu follows the five-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.

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.

Why this film matters

A Genocide Uncovered

4+M displaced. No press. No aid.

A System Exposed

UN denial, blood minerals, US complicity.

A Movement Arises

Schools, orphanages, Let Us Rise.

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It began with a promise. A small-town Texas mayor on a short-term mission trip took an unexpected detour into a forgotten refugee camp in Nigeria. Gripped by what he saw, he promised one woman he would help tell her story. That promise led to five years of investigation across oceans and battle zones — with hidden cameras, ignored warnings, and mounting personal cost. What he uncovered wasn’t just tragedy. It was truth — suppressed by the very global powers that claimed to care.

The film contains exclusive footage and first-person evidence that implicate U.S. and U.N. officials in knowingly suppressing truth and altering the public record around one of the deadliest, most ignored genocides of the 21st century. This is not theory. It’s documented.

And the stakes have only escalated. As international powers jockey — in the darkness they created — for Nigeria’s oil, lithium, and influence, terrorist groups have taken hold. ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and dozens of local extremists now base there and operate openly. Top U.S. generals have publicly warned: the next 9/11 could come from Nigeria. This film is a wake-up call — delivered with proof.

But what makes it unforgettable isn’t the data. It’s the people. Me & Ms. Hanatu follows memorable, relatable characters — teachers, mothers, children — not as victims, but as leaders, builders, and light-bearers. Children who once saw their parents massacred and wanted revenge are now choosing to rebuild — because someone stood with them, refused to bow, and showed a better way. Their courage is not soft. It’s steel.

This is not a crisis halfway around the world. It’s a mirror. The disinformation, complicity, and human cost are patterns the West knows all too well — and often exports.

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation, a top OPEC producer, and a strategic epicenter for the future of energy, tech, and youth. What’s happening there is already reshaping the global landscape — politically, economically, and morally.

Me & Ms. Hanatu delivers emotional grip, investigative clarity, and cinematic power. It is positioned for critical acclaim, festival attention, and global platform distribution.

This is not a plea. It’s a revelation. And for millions of viewers, it will be the moment the light hits.

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.

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Want to join the team bringing this story to the world?

We’re currently raising funds for film completion and launch 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.)

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Meet Our Team

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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.

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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.

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: Early Post-Production

Me & Ms. Hanatu has entered early post-production after five 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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