Country
Switzerland
Date
Aug 07, 2025
Note
Locarno Film Festival
2h 0min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Genres
DramaMusic
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | When Nigeria Happens |
| Lingua originale | English (EN) |
| Lingue parlate | English |
| Paesi di produzione | Nigeria |
| Stato | Released |
| Compagnie di produzione | Citygates Films |
| Sito ufficiale | wnhmovie.com |
| Data di uscita | 7 agosto 2025 |
| Writer | Adebayo Oduwole |
| Asst. Directors | Ema Edosio |
Release dates
Premiere
Country
United States
Date
May 09, 2026
Note
New York African Film Festival | New York Premiere
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