IKPE WATERSIDE – EDO STATE

Ikpe Waterside is a small Benin City community where the palm tree sustains life. Amidst climatic challenges threatening their existence, the villagers ingeniously extract palm wine, harvest worms, and use bamboo for housing. The documentary highlights the community’s resilience and adaptability amid environmental changes. With a delicate balance between human existence and nature, the film showcases Ikpe Waterside’s commitment to sustainability, emphasizing the importance of preserving the palm tree to prevent the potential extinction of their community. The story is a testament to nature’s resilience and human efforts to safeguard indigenous cultures and ecosystems, ensuring Ikpe Waterside thrives for generations.