Chinazaekpere Chukwu’s Debut Feature ‘Her Daughters’ Mother’ Heads to London Film Africa Festival
Nigerian filmmaker Chinazaekpere Chukwu is set to showcase her debut feature film, Her Daughters’ Mother, at the 2026 Film Africa Festival in London.
The 109-minute drama will screen on October 28 at EbonyLife Place London as part of the festival, scheduled to run from October 23 to November 1.
Women in the Arts announced the film’s selection in an Instagram post, celebrating the director’s first feature reaching an international audience.
“@gailchukwu is whoever she says she is and even more! Having your directorial debut go global is no small feat! We are super proud of you queen,” the post read.
Set in Benin City, Her Daughters’ Mother examines motherhood, marriage and the social expectations placed on women to give birth to male children.
The story follows Ejiro, who was married off at 16 and is now in her thirties, widowed and raising two daughters.
Actress Ejovwoke Obas leads the cast as Ejiro, alongside Osas Okonyon, Philip Asaya, Najite Dede and Adeoluwa Akintoba in supporting roles.
One Child Grace Studio produced the film in collaboration with C.A.N.O Productions, Uncut Gem Productions and Nka Pictures.
Chukwu previously won Best Director at the EbonyLife Creative Academy for A Psalm for Abigail. Her other projects include the 18-episode series The Yard, released in 2025, and the short film Ti e Nbo, which premiered at the Africa International Film Festival in 2023.
