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When Nigeria Happens

When Nigeria Happens

2025•2h 0m•Drama•Music

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.

Ema Edosio · Director

Adebayo Oduwole · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 0m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 7, 2025

Actors

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

Bikiya Graham Douglas

Doctor

Eric Nwanso

Eric Nwanso

Commandant

Waliu Fagbemi

Waliu Fagbemi

Front Desk Police Officer

Psalms Skot

Police Superintendent

Casmir Chibuike

Chief Security

Imoh Eboh

Stella

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