Nollywood drama Her Daughters’ Mother, written and directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu, has been selected for Film Africa 2026, an African and diaspora cinema festival scheduled to hold in London from October 23 to November 1.
The selection was announced by Women in the Arts in an Instagram post celebrating Chukwu’s feature directorial debut and its international recognition.
The 109-minute film is scheduled to screen on October 28 at EbonyLife Place London as part of the festival programme.
Set in Benin City, Edo State, Her Daughters’ Mother explores motherhood, marriage and societal expectations surrounding the preference for male children.
The story follows Ejiro, a woman who was married off at the age of 16 and returns to her family home in her thirties as a widow raising two daughters.
Hoping to secure a more stable future for her children, Ejiro enters a second marriage. However, her husband’s insistence on having a male heir creates challenges for the family.
The drama also follows Ejiro’s eldest daughter, Ejaita, a teenager who dreams of becoming a doctor but struggles with her mother’s overprotectiveness.
Ejovwoke Olikuntuyi plays Ejiro, with Osas Okonyon, Philip Asaya, Najite Dede and Adeoluwa Akintoba among the cast.
The film was produced by One Child Grace Studio in association with C.A.N.O Productions, Uncut Gem Productions and Nka Pictures.
Chukwu has previously received the Best Director award at the EbonyLife Creative Academy for A Psalm for Abigail.
She also directed the 18-episode television series The Yard in 2025 and the short film Ti e Nbo, which premiered at the Africa International Film Festival in 2023.
Film Africa, presented by the Royal African Society, showcases films from Africa and its diaspora through screenings and related industry activities.
The festival provides a platform for African filmmakers to present their work to international audiences and engage with wider conversations about African stories and cinema.
The film’s London screening will take place at EbonyLife Place London, a cultural, entertainment and cinema destination established by Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu and the EbonyLife Group to promote African and Black storytelling.
The venue features the 160-seat Amani Auditorium, which is dedicated to African and Black cinema and hosts film screenings, industry discussions and cultural programmes.
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