The highly anticipated film, Farmer’s Bride, is set to debut in cinemas across Francophone Africa, marking its international release. The film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, announced on Instagram that the movie will premiere in countries like Senegal, Benin Republic, Togo, Burkina Faso, and Congo starting on September 27th. This expansion highlights the growing demand for African stories across borders.
Produced by FilmOne Studios, Farmer’s Bride is a deeply emotional story set in 1980s Ibadan. The film follows Odun, a wealthy but lonely farmer, who marries a young woman named Funmi. Their marriage, however, faces significant difficulties as Funmi seeks happiness elsewhere, ultimately leading to a tragic love affair with Odun’s nephew. This betrayal spirals into a dark tale of love, betrayal, and supernatural consequences.
Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Jack’enneth Opukeme, the movie features a talented cast including Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye, Femi Branch, Mercy Aigbe, Efe Irele, and Wumi Toriola. Farmer’s Bride is positioned to make a significant impact not only in Nigeria but across the entire Francophone region, showcasing the reach of African cinema.