When Nigeria Happens
7.4
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.
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Cast
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Jide Kene Achufusi
Evian
Also in
A Tribe Called Judah
Brotherhood
Seun Ajayi
James
Known for
93 Days
Alex Usifo Omiagbo
Senator Kalaro
Known for
The Black Book
Abella Domdom Dominic
Fagbo
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Ruth El Phygo Felix
Pocco
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Enumah Oliseh
Colos
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Eze Gift Chinedu
Movement
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Deborah Aiyegbeni
Lighter
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David Emmanuel
Poppi
Ego Iheanacho
Fagbo's Mom
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Bikiya Graham Douglas
Doctor
Also in
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Eric Nwanso
Commandant
Also in
Nigerian Prince
Brood
Ema Edosio Director · Adebayo Oduwole Writer
United States release May 9, 2026 · Produced in Nigeria
Production
Citygates Films
Production
Nigeria
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Switzerland · August 7, 2025
Premiere · Locarno Film Festival
United States · May 9, 2026
Premiere · New York African Film Festival | New York Premiere
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