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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-AsiaNet/ --

- 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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