Stephanie Linus' "Dry" Resurfaces Amid #JusticeForOchanya Movement

The resurgence of Stephanie Linus' film "Dry" coincides with the renewed outcry for justice for Ochanya Ogbanje, a 13-year-old who died seven years ago from complications linked to prolonged sexual abuse in Benue State, Nigeria. The movie, released in 2014, serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing scourge of child abuse and rape in the country. "Dry" highlights the story of Halima, a 13-year-old girl forced into marriage with a much older man, facing repeated sexual abuse and developing obstetric fistula.

The film emphasizes the need to protect young girls and raise awareness about the degrading experiences faced by underprivileged women in Africa.