Genre-Bending Thriller- 'The Weekend' set for the big screen in August

The Weekend, a production of Trino Motion Pictures, is set to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience on August 30 2024.

Directed by Daniel Emeke Oriahi and produced by Uche Okocha, the movie explores love, family, and tradition, delving into the intricate dynamics of family secrets and in-law relationships.

Debuting at the prestigious Tribeca Festival, The Weekend proudly stands as the first Nigerian film production to independently feature at this global event, marking a groundbreaking achievement for Nigerian cinema.

With an impressive 13,016 submissions, The Weekend was selected as one of the final offerings at the festival, solidifying its position as a standout production.

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In a recent interview, Uche Okocha, the producer, expressed his pride in bringing this compelling story to the big screen, highlighting the exceptional talent from Nigeria involved in its creation.

With a twist-filled narrative and a stellar cast featuring top Nigerian and Ghanaian actors, including Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Bucci Franklin, Meg Otanwa, James Gardiner, Gloria Anozie, and Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, The Weekend guarantees a gripping and suspenseful viewing experience.

The Weekend will premiere in cinemas nationwide on August 30 and is poised to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling and captivating performances.

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.