My name is Glody Molinga and I am a young entrepreneur in the audiovisual content production sector. I was born in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on April 17, 2002. I studied Communication and Information Technology at the Leadership University Academy of Kinshasa.

Since I was a child, I have had a passion for images and storytelling, which led me, after my studies, to embark on an adventure that consists of transforming ideas and inspirations into audiovisual stories, such as documentaries and cinema. Through my projects, I try to capture authentic stories that reflect the richness and challenges present in my country.

My goal is to capture emotions, freeze moments and use cinema as a tool for inspiration. My desire is to contribute to the development of the audiovisual sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering opportunities to young people who, like me, dream of telling their own stories. My country is beautiful, but also suffering. The war that has raged for three decades must not silence our voice. That is why I am making short films that denounce this reality and support the cause of young Congolese.

My story in this field began in 2017, when I was only 15 years old. The inspiration of my older brother, Plitsh Molinga, was fundamental. He encouraged me to dedicate myself to the production of short films. I started editing videos, creating content with my mobile phone, until I had the opportunity to enter a photography studio. From there, Collectif Bomoko was born, a project that I founded with a group of friends with the aim of covering major events and consolidating my professional career.

In this process, the support of Kingchrist Film in production activities was fundamental because it gave me the opportunity, for the first time, to participate in a professional project with Fally Ipupa and Red Voyce. Later, the arrival of a manager, Dieumerci Gada, opened the door to new opportunities, allowing me to work with famous artists and become well-known.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with several companies in my country, such as Village Chez NTEMBA, SB Group, Joga and Go-Fashion. I have also worked with great artists such as Werrason, Pastor Moïse Mbiye and Koffi Olomide in various projects and concerts. All these events have enriched my experience in the audiovisual world.

However, the challenges are many: the lack of funding, the difficulty of accessing good equipment and the scarcity of opportunities for young people. Despite the difficulties, I continue to move forward with passion, perseverance and a very committed team that is part of Mol Prod.

To young people who want to follow this path, I would like to say that if you have a passion, you have to fight for it. It will not be easy, but everything is possible with hard work, patience and determination. I know what it means to go against the grain. My father dreamed of seeing me become a doctor, but he understood, after seeing my dedication and my efforts, that my vocation is cinema. (Illustration: Francis Marín)