"GROWN: A Unique Fantasy-Drama by Emerging African Writers"

"GROWN" is a 2024 fantasy-drama film that tells the story of a spoiled teenager who despises her mother and yearns for adulthood. Her wish is granted in an unexpected twist when she awakens 31 years older and must navigate the challenges of regaining her youth.

The film is crafted by three emerging African writers: Nosa Isibor, Boakye D. Alpha, and Uyioghosa Etinosa, who bring diverse creative backgrounds to the project. Nosa Isibor is a filmmaker and writer with credits including "GROWN" and "Guess Who." Boakye D. Alpha, a Ghanaian writer and filmmaker, is a Global Voices Scholar at the University of East Anglia, known for exploring themes of identity.

Uyioghosa Etinosa is a creative artist, actress, and sound recordist with experience in performance and sound for film. "GROWN" is produced under the MultiChoice Talent Factory, a program aimed at training new African filmmakers and enhancing their storytelling capabilities.