Chinazaekpere Chukwu's 'Her Daughters' Mother' to Screen at Film Africa 2026

The Nollywood film ‘Her Daughters’ Mother’, directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu, has been selected for Film Africa 2026, which will occur in London from October 23 to November 1. The announcement was made by Women in the Arts on Instagram, celebrating Chukwu's feature directorial debut.

The film, a 109-minute drama, is set to screen on October 28 at EbonyLife Place London. It is based in Benin City, Edo, and delves into themes of motherhood, marriage, and societal expectations regarding male children.

The narrative follows Ejiro, a widow who returns home at 30 with two daughters and faces challenges in her second marriage due to her husband's desire for a male heir. The film features Ejovwoke Olikuntuyi as Ejiro, with a cast that includes Osas Okonyon, Philip Asaya, Najite Dede, and Adeoluwa Akintoba.

It was produced by One Child Grace Studio in collaboration with C.A.N.O Productions, Uncut Gem Productions, and Nka Pictures. Chukwu previously won the Best Director award at the EbonyLife Creative Academy for her work on A Psalm for Abigail.