A Land Apart Premieres in Nigerian Cinemas on October 23
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In a high-stakes political thriller set to premiere in Nigerian cinemas on October 23, 2026, the film "A Land Apart" explores a world where Nigeria built its future on agriculture rather than oil. Directed by Bem Pever, the film stars Richard Mofe-Damijo and a stellar ensemble cast, including Princess Mufeedah, Sam Dede, Daniel Etim Effiong, Adam Garba, Ronya Man, Frank Donga, Ummi Baba Ahmed, Iveren Antiev, Preach Bassey, and Onyeka Onwenu as Madam Ngozi, the Market Queen of Zaki Biam.
Set in an alternate reality where the Ahura Agric International Corporation (AAIC) and its proprietary formula AX-103 played a crucial role in feeding the continent through a global ecological collapse known as The Rot, the film delves into the aftermath of the death of Dekera Ahura, the founder of AAIC. Dekera, who was poised to trade the formula to a nation of his choosing, was killed hours before the transaction. His illegitimate daughter, Dooshima Bida Ahura, who was secretly raised as his heir, must now navigate a treacherous landscape as she seeks to uncover the truth behind her father’s murder and secure her place as the next leader of the powerful corporation.
The film, which follows a Best Feature Film win at the 2026 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), an official selection at Cannes Marché du Film's Creative Africa Content Pavilion, and a shortlist for the Best of Africa Pitch at the NIFTV Summit in Paris, raises pertinent questions about trust and power in a world grappling with the looming threat of food scarcity. "A Land Apart" is executive produced by Samira Buhari, written by Emil Garuba and Michael Garuba, and produced by Bem Pever, Sally Williams Ngwobia, and Emil Garuba.
The film opens in cinemas nationwide across Nigeria on October 23, 2026, distributed by Nile Entertainment. International festival and market screenings continue through late 2026, offering audiences a chance to explore the complex dynamics of power, family, and the future of food security in a reimagined Nigeria.