Dear Ajayi
7.5
In 1990s Nigeria, two estranged sisters forced to live under the same roof while caring for their paralysed mother navigate grief, ambition, love, and the fragile bonds of family.
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Cast
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Bimbo Akintola
Ade Ajayi
Known for
93 Days
The Black Book
Tosin Adeyemi
Titi Ajayi
Known for
House of Ga'a
My Father's Shadow
Lanre Hassan
Mama Ajayi
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Michael
Known for
93 Days
Antar Laniyan
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Ori Ade Fadaka
Uzoamaka Power
Lizzy
Known for
My Father's Shadow
Michelle Dede
Victoria
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Up North
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Jide 'JBlaze' Oyegbile
Kay
Known for
House of Ga'a
Chioma Omeruah
Cassandra
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Road to Yesterday
Banana Island Ghost
Tope Tedela
Kola
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Baaj Adebule
Kofi
Also in
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Payday
Demi Banwo
Big Jay
Known for
Gangs of Lagos
Damilola Orimogunje Director · KC Obiajulu Cinematographer Olalekan Afolabi Editor
First release September 10, 2026 · Produced in Germany, Nigeria · Languages English, Igbo, Yoruba
Production
2o9ine Films
Production
Mayana Films
Production
Depth & Optics Productions
Production
Zynox Productions
Production
Germany · Nigeria
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Yoruba
Spoken on screen
English · Igbo · Yoruba
Release dates
Italy · September 10, 2026
Premiere · Venice Film Festival
Nigeria · November 13, 2026
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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