United States / May 07, 2026 / New York African Film Festival | New York Premiere
Leaving Ikorodu In 1999 (2024)
Directed by Rashida Seriki
18minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
During a road trip to the airport, Fade questions whether her niece’s departure from Nigeria is truly for the best.
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Genres
DramaFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Leaving Ikorodu In 1999 |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Èdè Yorùbá |
| Production countries | Nigeria, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 11 dicembre 2024 |
| Writer | Rashida Seriki |
| Cinematography | Jaime Ackroyd |
| Assistant directors | Rashida Seriki |
| Camera operators | Jaime Ackroyd |
| Additional photography | Jaime Ackroyd |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Nigeria / Dec 11, 2024 / S16 Film Festival
United Kingdom / Jun 17, 2025 / Raindance Film Festival
United States / Aug 01, 2025 / BlackStar Film Festival 2025
Australia / Aug 09, 2025 / Melbourne International Film Festival
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