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New Feature Documentary From Johnnie Walker Captures the Spirit of Keep Walking, Shining a Light on the Creatives Igniting Collective Progress Across Africa

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- NEW DOCUMENTARY ENTITLED THE ONES WHO KEEP WALKING, DIRECTED BY FORBES 30

UNDER 30 FILMMAKER AMARACHI NWOSU

- FEATURED TALENT INCLUDES GLOBAL MUSIC SENSATION CKAY, RAPPER and SONGWRITER

SAMPA THE GREAT, ARTIST MANAGER AND BUSINESSWOMAN BOSE OGULU (AKA MAMA BURNA),

AND AWARD-WINNING FASHION DESIGNER LOZA MALEOMBHO

The world's number one Scotch whisky[1], Johnnie Walker, and Forbes 30 under 30

filmmaker, Amarachi Nwosu premiere their new feature documentary - The Ones Who

Keep Walking - which showcases inspiring stories of the creators and

collectives who are turning the attention of the world to Africa.

For over two centuries Johnnie Walker has been committed to a spirit of

progress and moving forward. Through this new feature documentary – part of an

ongoing global roll-out of the next chapter in their iconic Keep Walking

campaign and a follow-up to the release of The Man Who Walked Around the World

in November 2020 – Johnnie Walker sets out to explore what the spirit of Keep

Walking means for creatives and change makers today.

The documentary features more than 20 defiantly optimistic voices from across

Africa including one of the biggest African artists of the moment and social

media sensation, CKay (Nigeria), rapper and songwriter Sampa the Great

(Zambia), dancer and artist Kamo Mphela (South Africa), Producer and DJ Nandele

(Mozambique), legendary photographer James Barnor (Ghana), fashion designer

Loza Maleombho (Ivory Coast), creative collective Urban Pitchaz (Kenya) and

Bose Ogulu AKA Mama Burna (Nigeria) manager-mother to global superstar and

Johnnie Walker partner, Burna Boy.

Through never before heard stories, and in-depth conversations we gain an

insight into how fresh creative energy, sheer determination, and a pioneering

spirit is bringing authentic African expression to the world. Through different

cultures, passions and challenges Director Amarachi Nwosu showcases a continent

united in striving for progress for everyone.

Nwosu, comments, "Making The Ones Who Keep Walking with Johnnie Walker was an

opportunity to tell a story that reimagines how we see Africa and the creative

renaissance taking place. Telling powerful stories from the Afrofuturist lens

is what inspires me, so having the opportunity to shine a light on these

amazing people and their incredible journeys, all whilst showcasing the spirit

and beauty that embodies Africa, is a dream come true. I can't wait for

everyone to see it."

Johnnie Walker Global Marketing Director Johanna Dalley added: "At Johnnie

Walker we're always looking to celebrate the stories of those who take bold

steps to make life richer.  Those stories that so often showcase a powerful

spirit of defiant optimism are the perfect embodiment of our Keep Walking

philosophy – an idea that feels incredibly relevant in the world right now.

We're delighted to have partnered with Amarachi Nwosu to share these incredible

stories through The Ones Who Keep Walking. Amarachi is someone whose passion

for social inclusion, equality and representation has really resonated with us

and we hope people will feel inspired to continue to take bold steps after

watching it."

Produced by Something(TM) Originals and a team of 200+ creatives and talent

from across Africa, The Ones Who Keep Walking picks up on the closing

provocation of The Man Who Walked Around the World - 'what's next?' - to shine

a light on those who embody the spirit of Keep Walking and who, on their own

terms, are forging a bold new direction for their countries, cultures and the

World.

You can watch The Ones Who Keep Walking here: www.theoneswho.film  

The full film is also being broadcast through a partnership across Africa with

DSTV channels: Africa Magic Family, Maisha Magic East, Zambezi Magic, Mzansi

Magic, Mzansi Wethu, Channel O and Canal+ owned TV5 Monde.

For further information please contact: johnniewalker@smarts.agency

Official Hashtags: #JohnnieWalker #KeepWalking #TheOnesWho

Notes to Editors:

About Johnnie Walker:

Johnnie Walker is the world's number one Scotch Whisky brand1 (IWSR), enjoyed

by people in over 180 countries around the world. Since the time of its

founder, John Walker, those who blend its whiskies have pursued flavour and

quality above all else.

Today's range of award-winning whiskies includes Johnnie Walker Red Label,

Black Label, Double Black, Green Label, Gold Label Reserve, Aged 18 Years and

Blue Label. Together they account for over 14 million cases sold annually

(IWSR, 2020), making Johnnie Walker the most popular Scotch Whisky brand in the

world.

About Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of

brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J and B, Buchanan's and Windsor

whiskies, Smirnoff and Ciroc vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio,

Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock

Exchange (DEO) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the

world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and

performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible

drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to

share best practice.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

About Something(TM)  Originals

Something Originals is a production company specialising in unscripted,

human-led narratives and original content for broadcast and SVOD.

[1] IWSR 2020

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