Francis Donkoh was born in the UK to Ghanaian parents and is a published novelist, having written a romance set in South London. Sabha is a migrant story, and someone he knows tragically lost their life during the same journey, compelling him to tell a story that captures both the human drama and the peril of these crossings. Through this cinematic, emotionally charged series, Francis aims to entertain while raising awareness about the extreme dangers migrants face, blending pulse-pounding suspense with an intimate exploration of hope, survival, and sacrifice.

Francis Donkoh is the author of a published novel about a woman seeking retribution for all women who have ever been hurt in relationships. She cleverly outsmarts men at large, taking control of her mission until she meets someone as strong as her. Writing this story honed Francis’s skills in crafting bold, emotionally charged characters, exploring human motivations, and building tension - experience he now brings to cinematic and socially conscious storytelling like Sabha.

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