
A vibrant African village festival at night. Lanterns and firelight illuminate a stage where a young girl with short hair stands singing boldly, eyes closed, emotion pouring from her face. A golden aura subtly surrounds her. Villagers watch in awe—elders, children, women frozen in admiration A mystical African forest river at twilight. A young girl with short hair kneels by a shimmering river, staring in disbelief at her reflection. In the water, her reflection shows her as radiant, confident, with long, flowing magical hair glowing like midnight silk. Soft spiritual light rises from the river, with faint ancestral symbols in the mist. Tall trees surround the river, fireflies glowing in the air. Ethereal fantasy realism, spiritual African folklore aesthetic, magical lighting, deep blues and silvers, 16:9 ratio.. In the background, the stepmother recoils in shock and fear, partially hidden in shadows. Warm celebratory colors, dramatic expressions, cinematic depth, African cultural realism, folktale epic style, ultra-detailed, 16:9 ratio., cinematic