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  • EbonyLife films to adapt Lola Shoneyin’s ‘The Secret lives of Baba Segi’s wives’ for 2026 release

    EbonyLife films to adapt Lola Shoneyin’s ‘The Secret lives of Baba Segi’s wives’ for 2026 release

    EbonyLife Films, led by Mo Abudu, is set to release a film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s novel, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives”, in December 2026.

    The film explores themes of power, rivalry and gender politics within a polygamous household, featuring an ensemble cast including Iyabo Ojo, Bimbo Ademoye and Omowunmi Dada.

    Produced in partnership with Nile Media Entertainment, Genesis Group, and Silverbird Group, the film marks EbonyLife’s return to cinemas after years of hiatus.

    Mo Abudu on Instagram, wrote: “BIG NEWS! The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives hits the big screen in December 2026. This is the first-ever feature film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s acclaimed masterpiece, @lolashoneyin.

    “In an unprecedented partnership, EbonyLife Group @ebonylifestudios is teaming up with Genesis Group @genesiscinemas, Nile Group @the.nilegroup, and SilverBird Group @silverbirdgroupng to bring this powerhouse story to the world stage”.

    Lola Shoneyin, the author of the original novel, is also attached to the project as a producer, with Adze Ugah adapting the screenplay and Daniel Oriahi directing.

    The novel, published in 2010, has gained international recognition for its sharp social commentary and portrayal of marriage, fertility, and female agency. 

  • Ebonylife Films premieres Chief Daddy

    After its first teaser, Chief Daddy from the stable of EbonyLife Films will be premiered at Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos soon. In usual EbonyLife fashion, the premiere will be a grand affair, with a guest list including dignitaries, business moguls, celebrities and socialites.

    The dramatic comedy, Chief Daddy, written by Bode Asinyanbi and directed by NiyiAkinmolayan chronicles the sudden death of wealthy and extremely generous Chief Beecroft, and the events that unfold subsequently. The movie, which features unique and eccentric characters, combines drama, comedy and a very catchy soundtrack.

    After the premiere on December 2, the movie opens in cinemas from December 14. Executive Producer, Mo Abudu is looking forward to another landmark event. “Every year, the cream of Lagos society shows up for our extraordinary premieres and this will be no exception. This time, with Chief Daddy, we are going to have even more fun with fashion, while unveiling what promises to be the biggest movie of 2018.

    ‘’For those fortunate enough to be invited, we promise a wonderful occasion and a hilarious, highly enjoyable, family film,” she said in a statement.

    The movie is featuring star-studded cast, which includes BisolaAiyeola, FunkeAkindele, Zainab Balogun, Shaffy Bello, Lepacious Bose, Ini Edo, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Linda Ejiofor, Mawuli  Gavor, Kate Henshaw, Ayo Lijadu, Jude ‘MI’ Abaga, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Beverly Naya, Chinedu ‘Nedu’ Ani, Uti Nwachukwu, Taiwo Obileye, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah, Rachel Oniga, Beverly Osu, NkemOwoh, Patience Ozokwor and Joke Silva.

    Also featured is entertainer, rapper and two-time AMVCA winner, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, who may be the breakout star of this movie.

  • Ebonylife Films premieres Chief Daddy

    After its first teaser, Chief Daddy from the stable of EbonyLife Films will be premiered at Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos soon. In usual EbonyLife fashion, the premiere will be a grand affair, with a guest list including dignitaries, business moguls, celebrities and socialites.

    The dramatic comedy, Chief Daddy, written by Bode Asinyanbi and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan chronicles the sudden death of wealthy and extremely generous Chief Beecroft, and the events that unfold subsequently. The movie, which features unique and eccentric characters, combines drama, comedy and a very catchy soundtrack.

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    After the premiere on December 2, the movie opens in cinemas from December 14th. Executive Producer, Mo Abudu is looking forward to another landmark event. “Every year, the cream of Lagos society shows up for our extraordinary premieres and this will be no exception. This time, with Chief Daddy, we are going to have even more fun with fashion, while unveiling what promises to be the biggest movie of 2018. For those fortunate enough to be invited, we promise a wonderful occasion and a hilarious, highly enjoyable, family film,” she said in a statement.

    The movie is featuring star-studded cast, which includes Bisola Aiyeola, Funke Akindele, Zainab Balogun, Shaffy Bello, Lepacious Bose, Ini Edo, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Linda Ejiofor, Mawuli Gavor, Kate Henshaw, Ayo Lijadu, Jude ‘MI’ Abaga, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Beverly Naya, Chinedu ‘Nedu’ Ani, Uti Nwachukwu, Taiwo Obileye, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah, Rachel Oniga, Beverly Osu, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwor and Joke Silva.

    Also featured is entertainer, rapper and two-time AMVCA winner, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, who may be the breakout star of this movie.

  • A-list guests grace Mo Abudu’s new movie’s premiere

    A-list guests grace Mo Abudu’s new movie’s premiere

    It was a movie premiere like no other last Sunday as the high and mighty left whatever they were doing to converge on Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos venue of the premiere of the latest blockbuster from the stable of Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Films.

    The inaugural screening of the romantic flick, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, was the icing on the cake of a wonderful valentine-themed night of pomp and grandeur, of mesmerising costumes depicting all shades of love imaginable, of love lounges and feasts of photos and cocktails, of captivating music and culinary delights.

    The high-octane event kicked off on a stellar note with rousing musical displays from the likes of Cobhams Asuquo, Reekado Banks and Tiwa Savage. It was a night where entertainment and art met business and politics, as the biggest names from all walks of life graced the occasion.

    Among the high-profile guests were czars of industry Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Herbert Wigwe, Jim Ovia and Ayo Subair; political bigwigs like Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Mrs Obioma Imoke and Mrs Onari Duke and maestros of music and Nollywood acts like Rachel Oniga, Don Jazzy, Zainab Balogun, Jide Kosoko and O. C Ukeje also graced the occasion.

  • ‘THE WEDDING PARTY 2’ DEBUTS

    ‘THE WEDDING PARTY 2’ DEBUTS

    Days ahead of its grand world premiere and cinema release, ELFIKE Film Collective, a partnership between EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Inkblot Productions and Koga Studios, last Wednesday at Filmhouse Cinema, Lekki, organised a viewing of ‘The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai’, for members of the press.

    Speaking on the movie, one of the lead actresses, Adesua Wellington, who plays Duni in the movie, said that she was really excited about ‘The Wedding Party’ 2 because the script is very beautifully written.

    “New relationships were established while old relationships were given a different direction. Some of the subjects that we touch on are very universal; interracial relationships, relationships from different backgrounds. And I think more than touching on these things, we offer a solution of some sorts and I thought that was brilliant about the movie,” she said.

    Also speaking, director of the flick, Niyi Akinmolayan said that “for the first time in my opinion, I think we’ve been able to make a movie that represents the Nigerian culture. That’s something I was proud to be a part of.”

    In a slight departure from the first feature, ‘The Wedding Party 2’ focuses primarily on the accidental proposal and subsequent wedding of returning characters, Enyinna Nwigwe (Nonso Onwuka) and Daniella Down (Deardre Winston).

    The hilarious consequence of their cross-cultural marriage unfolds even as the lives of their favourite characters, Dozie and Dunni, take on a new turn.

    Following the media screening, a grand world premiere will take place on December 10, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos.

    Producers of the movie have also announced that the production will finally be released on Friday, December 15 in every film theatre across Nigeria.

    The film will also be released in key markets such as the UK, USA, Canada, Middle East, east Africa, West Africa, southern Africa and francophone African countries.

  • Stars head to Toronto for world premiere of ‘The Royal Hibiscus Hotel’

    THE Royal Hibiscus Hotel, a new romantic comedy from EbonyLife Films, is set to debut in Canada at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on the 9th of September 2017, with additional public screenings on the 11th and 17th, at the Scotia Bank Theatre.

    Executive producer of the movie, Mo Abudu, will be joined by director, Ishaya Bako and cast members – Zainab Balogun, Kenneth Okolie, Rachel Oniga, Jide Kosoko, Deyemi Okanlawon, O.C.Ukeje, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju and Toni Tones.

    Johnnie Walker, a partner of EbonyLife Films, sponsored the movie and has been instrumental in ensuring that both cast and crew make it to Toronto. And Mo Abudu is thankful for their commitment to the film, as it embodies the brand’s spirit – that one should ‘Keep Walking’, in the face of life’s challenges.

    “It is humbling to have such a world-renowned brand identify with us and reward our hard work,” she said.

  • ‘THE ROYAL HIBISCUS HOTEL’ GOES TO TIFF 2017

    ONCE again, the Nigerian movie industry is assured of a showing at the 2017 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as romantic comedy, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel will be screened for the very first time there.

    From the stable of EbonyLife Films, a 60-second video teaser of the new movie was revealed on Instagram Tuesday, garnering over 100,000 views in 24 hours.

    It is the only Nigerian movie and one of just three African features in the Contemporary World Cinema category, which spotlights forty-eight of the best new films worldwide.

    Set in Lagos and London, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel tells the story of a passionate Nigerian chef, Ope, who is trying to follow her dream of opening a restaurant in London. Frustrated by her lack of progress, she returns to Nigeria and discovers that going home can have unexpected rewards.

    Among the artistes featured in the Ishaya Bako directed movie are Zainab Balogun, Kenneth Okolie, Deyemi Okanlawon and O.C.Ukeje, with veteran actors Rachel Oniga, Jide Kosoko, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva, many of whom are expected to join the director in Toronto for the screening.

    Mo Abudu, Executive Producer, is thrilled about the upcoming premiere. “The Royal Hibiscus Hotel has been a passion project for me –  the chance to tell an intimate story that has heart and soul, and explores romantic love in the older and younger generations. The film addresses some of the challenges around communication in relationships, while managing to be funny, warm and entertaining. Many of us have forgotten what it feels like to fall in love – I hope The Royal Hibiscus Hotel re-ignites this feeling in us all,” she said.

    It is the second time an EbonyLife Film has been chosen for TIFF. The first was for the blockbuster, The Wedding Party, which went on to become the highest-grossing Nigerian movie of all time.

    The Royal Hibiscus Hotel is scheduled for release in February 2018.