In Sweden, director Johnny von Wallstroem was producing a film about a gay Ugandan refugee.

He was introduced to Kambugu, who initially hesitated but decided to publicly express herself and her gender identity in front of a camera.

Both individuals initially collaborated on a seven-part web series, The Pearl of Africa, which led to the process of producing a documentary.

[3] The documentary tells the story of Kambugu, who was born male but transitioned into the woman she always wanted to be despite the hostility and transphobia in her country.

It also covers the relationship between Kambugu, who is a trans activist and her lover Nelson, a straight man and their struggles and love for one another.