Award-winning Ghanaian comedy The Fisherman, directed by Zoey Martinson and executive produced by Yvonne Orji, arrives in Nigerian cinemas on 15 May 2026. The film won the UNESCO Fellini Medal at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and follows retired fisherman Atta Oko on a whimsical adventure to Accra alongside a sarcastic talking fish. - BellaNaija.com. May 22, 2026
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Award-winning Ghanaian comedy The Fisherman, directed by Zoey Martinson and executive produced by Yvonne Orji, arrives in Nigerian cinemas on 15 May 2026. The film won the UNESCO Fellini Medal at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and follows retired fisherman Atta Oko on a whimsical adventure to Accra alongside a sarcastic talking fish. - BellaNaija.com. May 22, 2026
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A retired fisherman named Atta Oko must leave his old life behind. He meets a clever talking fish and, with three unusual friends, travels to Accra. Together, they dream of owning a boat. Along the way, they share laughter, small magical moments, and a deep love for their coastal roots.
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