Director Producer Deogratius Mhella, makes a cameo as The Best Man.
Director Deogratius Mhella, was new to the New York area and was originally going to use American actors to play the Tanzanians. He met Radyn Nyangaly at a party and Radyn was able to find Tanzanians who could act in the film. Most were first time actors.
Monica's family home scenes, were shot at the old Tanzanian Ambassador's residence in Mt. Vernon, New York.