When Nigeria Happens
Synopsis
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.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-16
Top Cast
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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
Bikiya Graham Douglas
Doctor
Eric Nwanso
Commandant
Waliu Fagbemi
Front Desk Police Officer
Psalms Skot
Police Superintendent
Casmir Chibuike
Chief Security
Imoh Eboh
Stella
Toyin Oshinaike
Baba
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ema Edosio
- Screenplay & Story
- Adebayo Oduwole
- Original Title
- When Nigeria Happens
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Citygates Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ema Edosio
Adebayo Oduwole
Department Leadership Roster
Ema Edosio
Director
Adebayo Oduwole
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Nigeria Happens
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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?
The principal cast of When Nigeria Happens includes Jide Kene Achufusi, Seun Ajayi, Alex Usifo Omiagbo, Abella Domdom Dominic, Ruth El Phygo Felix.
When was When Nigeria Happens released and how long is it?
When Nigeria Happens was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.