Tola Odunsi, Bola Atta announce Sept. release for ‘19’
Producers Tola Odunsi and Bola Atta have announced that their new film, '19', will be released in cinemas on September 11, 2026. The movie follows the life of a young man who transforms from a dreamer into a notorious cybercriminal.
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The film highlights the growing influence of the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, in addressing complex social issues like cybercrime.
Film producers Tola Odunsi and Bola Atta have announced a release date for their joint production, ‘19.’ According to the producers, the film is billed for cinemas on September 11, 2026. Related News Read Also: Alternative Bank: Nigeria needs more private capital for infrastructure The film, which features Stan Nze, Sola Sobowale, Bisola Ayeola, William Benson, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ademola Adedoyin, Enado Odunsi, Tayo Faniran, Boma Akpore, Ebisan Arayi, and Dozie Onyiriuka, is written and directed by Tola Odunsi. ‘19’ tells the story of Ndubuisi Madueke, a brilliant young man born into a family broken by corruption and poverty, his arrest as one of the world’s biggest cybercriminals; his rise and fall unfold through a haunting journey of transformation, a passage from boyhood to manhood, from dreamer to “Yahoo Kingpin.” --> --> TAGS: Tola Odunsi
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