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When Nigeria Happens

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Misfit dancers Fagbo, Pokko, Lighter, Movement, Colos, and Poppy are bound by art and friendship. When Fagbo's mother falls ill, their world shifts, testing their dreams, loyalty, and what it means to fight for a future in Nigeria.

Directed byEma Edosio

Status: Released
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: EN
Released: August 7, 2025

Studios

Citygates Films

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Official Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Jide Kene Achufusi

Jide Kene Achufusi

Evian

Seun Ajayi

Seun Ajayi

James

Alex Usifo Omiagbo

Alex Usifo Omiagbo

Senator Kalaro

Abella Domdom Dominic

Abella Domdom Dominic

Fagbo

Ruth El Phygo Felix

Ruth El Phygo Felix

Pocco

Enumah Oliseh

Enumah Oliseh

Colos

Eze Gift Chinedu

Movement

Deborah Aiyegbeni

Deborah Aiyegbeni

Lighter

David Emmanuel

Poppi

Ego Iheanacho

Ego Iheanacho

Fagbo's Mom

Creative team

Directed by: Ema Edosio
Written by: Adebayo Oduwole

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