Nollywood drama Her Daughters’ Mother has earned a spot at Film Africa 2026, an African and diaspora film festival taking place in London from October 23 to November 1.
Women in the Arts announced the selection in an Instagram post celebrating Chinazaekpere Chukwu’s feature directorial debut and its entry into the international film scene
“@gailchukwu is whoever she says she is and even more! Having your directorial debut go global is no small feat! We are super proud of you queen,” the post read.
The 109-minute drama will screen on Oct. 28 at EbonyLife Place London as part of the festival.
Written and directed by Chukwu, the film Her Daughters’ Mother is set in Benin City, Edo State, and explores motherhood, marriage and societal pressure surrounding the preference for male children.
It follows Ejiro, a woman married off at 16 who returns home in her thirties as a widow raising two daughters.
Hoping to secure a better future for her children, Ejiro enters a second marriage. However, her new husband’s demand for a male heir creates difficulties for the family.
The film also follows Ejiro’s eldest daughter, Ejaita, a teenager who dreams of becoming a doctor but struggles with her mother’s overprotectiveness.
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Ejovwoke Olikuntuyi plays Ejiro, alongside Osas Okonyon, Philip Asaya, Najite Dede and Adeoluwa Akintoba.
One Child Grace Studio produced the film in association with C.A.N.O Productions, Uncut Gem Productions and Lanka Pictures.
Chukwu previously won the Best Director award at the EbonyLife Creative Academy for her film A Psalm for Abigail.
She also directed the 18-episode television series The Yard in 2025 and the short film Ti e Nbo, which premiered at the Africa International Film Festival in 2023.
Film Africa, presented by the Royal African Society, showcases African and diaspora cinema through film screenings and related industry activities.
EbonyLife Place London is a cultural, entertainment and cinema destination established by Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu and the EbonyLife Group to promote African and Black storytelling.
The venue houses the 160-seat Amani Auditorium, dedicated to African and Black cinema, and hosts film screenings, industry discussions and cultural events.
It extends the EbonyLife brand beyond Nigeria, where the original EbonyLife Place opened in Victoria Island, Lagos, in 2019.
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