Baraka TV Short Film

This is a 30-minute documentary film, subtitled in English, filmed in the shea butter communities of northern Ghana. It brings together Baraka founder Wayne Dunn, women shea butter producers, the community Chief, Baraka's local team, and others for a wide-ranging discussion about shea butter production, family life in northern Ghana, the impact Baraka has on the community, and how the women feel about knowing their butter reaches customers around the world. It is the most complete single document of Baraka's producer relationships in the video archive.

The film gives viewers access to the conversations that rarely make it into shorter clips — what the women think about the people who buy their shea butter, what the community Chief sees when he looks at how the cooperative has changed life in the village, and what Wayne Dunn's understanding of the relationship looks like from the source. The 30-minute format allows these conversations to develop in ways that a short clip cannot, and the English subtitles make the full discussion accessible.

The women featured in this film are the same producers whose work makes Baraka shea butter possible. Baraka sources shea butter directly through the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Ghana's Upper West Region — a cooperative relationship maintained for over 15 years. Every batch is hand-processed using traditional water-based methods with zero chemical extraction, and complete chain-of-custody documentation is available for any order. The women who produce this ingredient receive a fair-trade premium directly, without intermediaries.

For anyone who wants to understand the full story behind Baraka shea butter — not just the sourcing claims but the relationships, the community, the culture, and what the women themselves say about all of it — this film is the place to start. You can also read the guide to the truth about shea butter — what every consumer should know, which covers how to evaluate sourcing claims and what distinguishes genuine community partnerships from marketing language.

Over 90% of the people working with Baraka in Ghana are women. Every purchase supports their ability to work with dignity, earn a fair income, and build futures for their families. To understand the full scope of this work, you can read Baraka's Social and Environmental Impact Report, which details the cooperative's progress and the lives behind every batch.

You can also learn more through these related resources: the fair trade story behind Baraka's ingredients, the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre, and Baraka customer and community stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Baraka TV Short Film?

The Baraka TV Short Film is a 30-minute documentary filmed in the shea butter communities of northern Ghana, subtitled in English. It features Baraka founder Wayne Dunn, women shea butter producers, the community Chief, and Baraka's local team in a wide-ranging discussion about shea butter production, family life, Baraka's impact on the community, and what it means to the women to know their butter reaches customers around the world.

Who appears in the film?

The film features Baraka founder Wayne Dunn, women shea butter producers from northern Ghana, the community Chief, and Baraka's local team. The community Chief's perspective adds a leadership-level view of how the cooperative relationship has changed life in the community. The producers speak about their work, their families, and their connection to the people who use their shea butter. Baraka's local team contributes context about how the cooperative operates on the ground.

What topics does the film cover?

The film covers shea butter production, family life in northern Ghana, the impact Baraka has on the community, and how the women feel about knowing their shea butter reaches customers around the world. The 30-minute format allows these topics to develop in depth that shorter clips cannot achieve. English subtitles make the full discussion accessible to viewers who do not speak the local language.

Who makes Baraka shea butter?

Baraka shea butter is made by women at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Ghana's Upper West Region — the same women who appear and speak in this film. They hand-process shea nuts using traditional water-based methods passed down through generations, with zero chemical extraction. Baraka has maintained this direct cooperative relationship for over 15 years. More than 90% of the people working with Baraka in Ghana are women.

Why should buyers watch this film?

This film is the most complete single document of Baraka's producer relationships available. For buyers — whether individual customers or B2B formulators — it provides a level of transparency that sourcing documents alone cannot replicate: the women speaking for themselves, the Chief speaking for the community, and Wayne Dunn speaking about the relationship from the Baraka side. If sourcing authenticity matters in your purchasing decisions, this film is where that authenticity is demonstrated rather than claimed.

About the Author

Wayne Dunn is the founder of Baraka Impact and a former Professor of Practice in Sustainability at McGill University. He holds an M.Sc. in Management from Stanford and has spent over 15 years working directly with the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Ghana's Upper West Region to source traditionally made shea butter and natural oils. He shares DIY skincare recipes and ingredient guides designed to be made at home with real ingredients — and sourced with full transparency about where they come from.