When Nigeria Happens (2025)
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.
Director: Ema Edosio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Cast
- Jide Kene Achufusi - Evian
- Seun Ajayi - James
- Alex Usifo Omiagbo - Senator Kalaro
- Abella Domdom Dominic - Fagbo
- Ruth El Phygo Felix - Pocco
- Enumah Oliseh - Colos
- Eze Gift Chinedu - Movement
- Deborah Aiyegbeni - Lighter
- David Emmanuel - Poppi
- Ego Iheanacho - Fagbo's Mom
Screenplay
Production: Citygates Films
Country: Nigeria
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When Nigeria Happens about?
- 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.
- Who directed When Nigeria Happens?
- When Nigeria Happens was directed by Ema Edosio.
- Who stars in When Nigeria Happens?
- When Nigeria Happens stars Jide Kene Achufusi, Seun Ajayi, Alex Usifo Omiagbo, Abella Domdom Dominic, Ruth El Phygo Felix, Enumah Oliseh.
- How long is When Nigeria Happens?
- When Nigeria Happens has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is When Nigeria Happens?
- When Nigeria Happens is a Drama film.
- Where was When Nigeria Happens produced?
- When Nigeria Happens was produced in Nigeria.