‘Meu Semba’ tells the story of X, a young man navigating the intensity of life in Luanda – a city that mirrors the energy and contradictions of many African megacities. Alongside his siblings, Lele and Maria, he takes refuge in art, wrestles with faith and draws strength from the bond of brotherhood. Together, they find release in the underground – from poetry slams to clandestine clubs – where words become weapons of resilience. Through verses, they give voice to their frustrations and dreams, articulating the silent scream of a generation searching for identity and meaning. ‘Meu Semba’ is Hugo Salvaterra’s debut feature – a cultural manifesto born from an urban outburst – and firmly establishes Geração 80 as one of Africa’s leading independent arthouse studios.