Nha Balila

Inês T. Alves and André Xina

Documentary / 75' / 2K / Portugal / 2026

Beloved and cherished by Cape Verdeans around the world, Nha Balila – a living legend of Batuku – has been invited to Portugal to celebrate International Women’s Day.
At 92 years old, her vitality and vibrant presence continue to have a profound impact on the Cape Verdean diaspora.
directed INÊS T. ALVES and ANDRÉ XINA cinematography and editing INÊS T. ALVES sound ANDRÉ XINA sound editing and mixing RAFAEL GONÇALVES CARDOSO colour grading GONÇALO FERREIRA additional editing DIOGO VALE producers ANDRÉ XINA, INÊS T. ALVES, ICO COSTA post-production coordination ARTUR DOS REIS production OUBLAUM FILMES funding ICA