The
World cup soccer
nation of Brazil is now hosting the largest single sporting event in the
world. Zuriel Oduwole, the 11 year old award winning documentary film
maker who arrived in Brazil 12 days ago, wisely chose to theme her
current project around Football, and has gained the worlds attention.
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Nigerian Fans with Zuriel on African Child Day |
Excitingly,
she has been received and welcomed by business leaders in Brazil, made a
spot feature for Brazilian TV, traveled across 3 Brazilian states, and
met fans from half of the 32 nations playing in the FIFA world cup, to
make the case for educating the Girl Child, while also shooting her
current documentary called Follow The Ball For Education.
She
was
sent off yesterday in a mini carnival fashion by Brazilian fans at the
Sheraton Hotel Rio de Janeiro and has now arrived in her next
destination - Ethiopia, as part of the 3 continent, 6 country stop [see
video + images with fans/Brazilian TV]. VIDEO: http://youtu.be/A1Z20NPFnkc
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Australian Fans Love Zuriels Mission |
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World Cup Mascot and Zuriel |
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Zuriel supported by Japanese players |
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