A bride relives her wedding day repeatedly, fighting for her life and a chance to change her fate. The Prime Video drama starring Zainab Balogun and Lateef Adedimeji is now streaming.
“The Beads” Offers a Time Loop Thriller
BY Fareedat Taofeeq
July 12, 2024
11:02 pm
Written and directed by Moyinoluwa Ezekiel, “The Beads” started streaming on Prime Video on July 12.
This film delves into the emotional turmoil of a bride-to-be, whose wedding day becomes a harrowing struggle for survival. Caught in a mysterious time loop, she relives the same day repeatedly, desperately seeking a way to break the cycle and change her destiny.
The narrative places more emphasis on the complexities of human emotions, while highlighting the protagonist’s fight to reclaim her life and future.

The ensemble cast includes prominent Nigerian actors such as Zainab Balogun, Shaffy Bello, Efa Iwara, Adedimeji Lateef, Idowu Phillips, Segun Arinze, Chioma Omeruah, Bimbo Manuel, Ronke Oshodi, Juliana Olayode, and Tina Mba, each bringing depth to this multifaceted story.
“The Beads” promises to be a thought-provoking addition to Prime Video’s lineup, offering viewers a blend of suspense and emotional drama.
Catch the trailer here to get a glimpse of this film.