Project Detail

Lady

Lady

Synopsis

Determined to live life on her own terms, a mercurial taxi driver is drawn into the underbelly of Lagos’ sex scene, with deathly consequence.
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2026 - World premiere
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2026 - Panorama - European premiere

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
93 min
Format
96 min
Director
Olive Nwosu 1st Feature
Producer
John Giwa-Amu, Stella Nwimo, Alex Polunin
Co-Producer
Tokunboh Sangodoyin, Jamiu Shoyode
Executive Producer
Ama Ampadu, David Kimbangi, Kamila Serkebaeva
Editor
Colin Monie, Gareth C. Scales
Screenwriter
Olive Nwosu
Director of Photography
Alana Mejía González
Production Designer
Richard Evans
Composer
Oliver Mayo
Principal cast
Jessica Gabriel's Ujah, Amanda Oruh, Tinuade Jemiseye, Agu Ghineye Esthyraph, Precious Agu Eke, Fadesaye Olateru-Olabegi, Eva Ibiam, Seun Kuti, Bucci Franklin
Sound Design
Dillon Bennett

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Production Status

Production Company

Supported by Film4

UK, Nigeria co-production

Sales Company

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