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| Aba Blues | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Jack'enneth Opukeme |
| Written by | Jack'enneth Opukeme |
| Produced by | Barbara Babarinsa |
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Production company | |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distributions |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Aba Blues is a 2026 Nigerian drama film, produced by Barbara Babarinsa, written and directed by Jack'enneth Opukeme. The film stars Angel Anosike, Jide Kene Achufusi, and Nelson Enwerem. It is distributed by FilmOne Distributions.[1]
Background
[edit]Aba Blues is set in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.[2] The director, in an interview, pointed out that "Aba has a rhythm you cannot ignore. That rhythm shaped the tone, the pacing, and the emotional core of the story".[3] It was a joint work of Inkblot studios and FilmOne Distributions, with the latter as the distributor. The promotional poster was first released on 27 February 2026,[2] and the film had its theatrical release on 20 March 2026.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Angel Anosike
- Jide Kene Achufusi
- Nelson Enwerem
- Odunlade Adekola
- Toni Tones
Reception
[edit]The film recorded N19.9 million naira at the box office during its opening weekend.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "New in Nigeria: Movies and TV Shows to Watch this March 2026". What Kept Me Up. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- 1 2 Kalu, Esther (27 February 2026). "Jack'enneth Opukeme Releases First Poster for "Aba Blues"". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- 1 2 "'Aba Blues' Goes to Cinemas in March". This Day. 1 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- ↑ "'Aba Blues' makes N19.9m at box office". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.