Congo Boy

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Rafiki Fariala

Writers

Boris Lojkine, Tommy Baron, Rafiki Fariala

Language

Sango

Country

Congo, Central African Republic, France, Italy

Release date

25 November 2026

Ensemble

Cast

• Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset

  Robert

• Christy Djomanda Louba

  Espérance

• Pétruche Mbomba

  Daniel

• Rosiana Kotozia

  Aurélie

• Gloria Ambacko

  Jacqueline

• Dieufera Sana

  César

• Hubert Ngbolo

  The Father

• Zara Lucie Dobo

  Zara

• Bossoro-Kiabale

  The Colonel

• Berthe Ngbolo

  The Mother

• Miguel Mbiguimale

  100$

• Blessing Diaba

  Showrunner