Finding Nina

Finding Nina
Directed byFamous Odion Iraoya
Written byFamous Odion Iraoya
Produced byDalaham Hirse
Joshua Enakarhire (co-producer)
StarringAbdulazeem M. Ibrahim
Ijapari Ben-Hook (Ben-Hirki)
Tomi Ojo
Paul Sambo
Production
company
Distributed byAmazon Prime Video
Release date
  • August 8, 2025 (2025-08-08) (streaming)
Running time
~95 minutes[1]
CountryNigeria
LanguagesEnglish, Hausa

Finding Nina is a 2025 Nigerian drama film directed and written by Famous Odion Iraoya and produced by Dalaham Hirse and Joshua Enakarhire under Nemsia Studios in collaboration with Unfriendly Space Studios. The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 8 August 2025.[2][3][4][5]

Plot

Renowned photographer JB returns to Northern Nigeria in an effort to reshape prevailing narratives of conflict and poverty. In the vibrant landscapes of his childhood, he meets Nina, his mystery muse whose likeness triggers a journey through memory, love, and healing. As JB navigates dreamlike sequences infused with Hausa folklore, he confronts past traumas and unspoken emotions. Parallel to this quest, Riayah, JB's creative partner in Lagos, quietly harbours love for him. The story unfolds as a poetic tapestry of identity, belonging, and cultural rediscovery.[6][7]

Cast

Production

The film is a collaborative production between Nemsia Studios, a prominent Nigerian film company known for international projects, and Unfriendly Space Studios[6]

Release and reception

The film premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on 8 August 2025.[2][4][8] It received responses for its cinematography and storytelling, grounded in culture. Reviewers highlighted its lyrical exploration of Northern Nigerian identity.[6][7][4] The film ranked number 3 on Amazon Prime Video's Top 10 Movies chart in Nigeria in August 2025.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Finding Nina (2025) – streaming details". JustWatch. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  2. ^ a b Chikelu, Chinelo (2025-08-09). "'Finding Nina' Premieres August 8, On Prime Video". Leadership. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  3. ^ Clegg, Tosin (2025-08-06). "Finding Nina Premieres on Prime Video". This Day. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  4. ^ a b c Nwafor (2025-08-07). ""Finding Nina" premieres on Prime Video". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  5. ^ Adedayo, Adedamola (2025-08-13). "Between Lagos and Jos, Famous Orion Iraoya's "Finding Nina" Struggles to Find Itself". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  6. ^ a b c d Ayeni, Ibukunoluwa (2025-08-07). "Everything You Need to Know About "Finding Nina" Movie". ShockNG. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  7. ^ a b Telegraph, New (2025-08-07). "Finding Nina Premieres On Prime Video: A Poignant Tale Of Love, Memory, Rediscovery". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  8. ^ Sulaimon, Muhibat (2025-08-17). "REVIEW: 'Finding Nina' carries cinematic flair but loses sight of its purpose". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-08-31.
  9. ^ "TOP 10 on Amazon Prime in Nigeria on August 30, 2025 • FlixPatrol". FlixPatrol. Retrieved 2025-08-31.

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