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Get to know the 13-year-old who directed her own animation inspired by Michelle Obama - Face2Face Africa

Why did it have to take so long for a 13-year-old to find a crew to work with her on her debut animated film? Apparently, no one took her seriously in the beginning because of her age but that should not have been the case. Little girls can do big things too and those who...

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