Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The Open Doors prizes were announced August 10 at Locarno Pro, the industry hub of Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival, with all six titles in this year’s project receiving some form of award

Produced by Funke Akindele Network and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, the film marks the next chapter for one of Africa’s most successful filmmakers, whose career has been defined by one record-breaking release after another.

Co- directed with Kayode Kasum and written by Dami Elebe, the Lagos-set drama follows three young Lagosians juggling the jobs that pay their bills with the side hustles that define who they really are

Speaking with The Nollywood Reporter, he discussed the film, the significance of the nomination, and why choosing Jos as the setting was essential to him.

Written by Oiseomaye, and directed by Kayode Kasum, the film was produced by Narrative Entertainment Production, with Apostle Emmanuel Iren serving as executive producer, marking his first time in that role, alongside coming up with the original story idea

The film is one of 20 projects chosen this year, part of a slate that marks a significant increase from the 15 projects supported in 2025, earning a grant of €10,000

The film which explores themes of polygamy, jealousy and deception within a shared marriage will have its Nigerian premier December 4

In an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter, Obiago spoke about what inspired the film, what the recognition means to him, and his broader mission to create space for people who exist in cultural in-betweens, particularly Nigerian Americans like himself