By Babajide Awoyinfa
Nigerian production powerhouse, Five 2 Media Entertainment, has returned to the global stage with Remi X Nneoma, a moving drama inspired by the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi.
In a statement, on Thursday in Lagos, director of the movie, Lyndsey Efejuku, said it explores womanhood, grief, resilience, and intergenerational bonds.
“This film is about more than survival; it’s about reinvention. Remi X Nneoma offers rare emotional honesty—both intimate and grand in scope,” Efejuku said.
Remi X Nneoma follows Nneoma and her daughter-in-law, Remi, who after shared loss, choose to stay together in Ikwerre, navigating grief, societal expectations, widowhood, and the search for healing.
The cast features Bisola Aiyeola, Liz Benson-Ameye, Uche Montana, and Ifeanyi Kalu, with supporting performances from Eucharia Anunobi, Buchi Franklin, Martha Ehinome, Kunle Coker, Kelechi Udegbe, and Tina Mba.
Screenwriters Priye Diri and Adelarin Awotedu reimagine the ancient tale through a modern cultural lens, delivering a story that blends intimacy and grandeur with emotional honesty and social resonance.
At the heart is Remi, portrayed by Aiyeola, a young widow confronting devastating loss. Her relationship with mother-in-law Nneoma, played by Benson-Ameye, anchors their transformative journey.
Aiyeola said: “Remi is every woman rebuilding herself from scratch. Her quiet persistence carries strength. Playing her was unforgettable and deeply personal for me.”
Also, the producer, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, said the story celebrates women’s legacy and intergenerational love.
“It challenges norms while honouring courage and transformation at the heart of female resilience.” (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Folasade Adeniran
