Guava Island

We all have dreams but it is our ability to execute them that matters. In Guava Island , the people of the Island dream  of living a happy and free life. The type of life they lived before capitalism and dictatorship entered the island.

          The story is about Deni (Donald Glover) a local musician lover by all both old and young. Deni wants to make the people happy and  Guava Island a better place but Kofi (Rihanna) his girlfriend and some others dream of leaving the island. The citizens of Guava Island were under dictatorship from the "Red Family" who is headed by Red (Nonso Anozie). Almost everyone on the Island works for red including Deni and Kofi.

       Deni wants to throw a musical festival to lift up the spirits of his people but Red was against it. He warns Deni not to host the festival.  Will Deni listen to him? Or does he go ahead and throw the festival?
            Overall, this movie is about people who are struggling or suffering under a bad government finding joy and happiness within themselves.  Despite the hardship the people of Guava Island face they still feel uplifted when they listen to music .