Children’s Day: Filmhouse Group hosts inclusive screening of Lilo & Stitch

Yetunde Iletogun, Supervising Manager, Shades of Life Care Limited, Ikeja, Princess Onyemaechi Business Manager, Filmhouse Group, Funto Ajoku, Supervisor, Shades of Life Care, Aramide Pearce, PR & Communications Executive, Filmhouse Group, Diekolola Ewedemi, Cinema Manager, Filmhouse Group

In commemoration of Children’s Day, Filmhouse Group, in collaboration with Shades of Life, hosted an inclusive screening of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch at its Lekki cinema.

The sensory-friendly screening was designed specifically for children with diverse needs, underscoring the organization’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusive storytelling.

The event featured modified lighting, reduced audio levels, and a relaxed environment, allowing children of all abilities to enjoy the film in comfort. For many of the attendees, it marked their first experience watching a movie in a cinema setting.

The choice of Lilo & Stitch, a story centered on love, friendship, and chosen family, resonated deeply with the young audience. The film’s themes provided not just entertainment, but also moments of joy and emotional connection, highlighting the transformative potential of inclusive cinema.

“At Filmhouse Group, diversity and inclusion are not just ideals, they are embedded in the way we design our experiences,” said Kene Okwuosa, Group CEO of Filmhouse Group.

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“This Children’s Day, we aimed to go beyond celebration by creating a space where every child feels represented and can enjoy the magic of cinema in a way that is comfortable, inclusive, and meaningful to them.”

Funto Ajoku, Supervisor at Shades of Life Care, noted the impact of the initiative: “Thanks to our ongoing partnership with Filmhouse Group, we were able to give our children a moment of joy, and belonging. Watching their faces light up during the screening reminded us of the power of storytelling and inclusion.”

The event highlights the value of creative collaboration in expanding access to cultural experiences. By prioritizing inclusion in its programming, Filmhouse continues to open up new opportunities for children who are often excluded from traditional cinema environments.

As families departed with smiles and heartfelt memories, the event stood as a quiet but powerful reminder of cinema’s ability to connect, uplift, and embrace everyone one frame at a time.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.