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Surf’s Up: Water, Get Enemy?

Daniel Obasi captures the spirit of Lagos surfers in a poetic short film.

Surf’s Up: Water, Get Enemy?

Daniel Obasi captures the spirit of Lagos surfers in a poetic short film.

Huseyin Emanet

Huseyin Emanet

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Surf’s Up: Water, Get Enemy?

Film

In Tarkwa Bay, Lagos, director Daniel Obasi meets young surfers who find freedom and community in the ocean. "Water, Get Enemy?" is a visual meditation on surfing as survival, self-expression, and a way of life. Obasi’s intimate lens reveals a tight-knit group shaped by shared waves and enduring friendships.

The film offers a rare glimpse of Lagos beyond its hustle, casting the Atlantic as a place of healing and identity. With notable seascapes and personal stories, Obasi celebrates a subculture where joy and discovery ride each crest. A vibrant, soulful portrait of coastal belonging.