LAGOS — The feature directorial debut of Nigerian filmmaker Chinazaekpere Chukwu, Her Daughters’ Mother, has been officially selected for screening at the prestigious Film Africa 2026 festival in London.
The poignant domestic drama joins a standout delegation of contemporary Nigerian cinema scheduled to screen during the UK festival, which runs from October 23 to November 1, 2026.
Filmed on location in Benin City with dialogue in English, Pidgin, Urhobo, and Bini, the storyline explores themes of female autonomy, generational resilience, and the societal pressures surrounding women’s life choices across South-South Nigeria.
The narrative stars Ejovwoke Obas Olikuntuyi alongside Osas Okonyon, Philip Asaya, Najite Dede, and Adeoluwa Akintoba, following a young mother navigating complex socio-economic realities and personal sacrifices to secure a better future for her daughters.
Expressing enthusiasm over the international recognition, director Chinazaekpere Chukwu highlighted that the festival premiere provides a significant platform to showcase authentic regional storytelling and elevate nuanced narratives centered on African women to global audiences.
