Babatunde Apalowo

Set against the picturesque backdrop of a small fishing village in Edo state, ‘Kanaani’ follows the journey of star-crossed lovers Obehi and Gbovo, played by the dynamic duo Gabriel Afolayan and Ivie Okujaye. Their enduring love is put to the ultimate test as they navigate a world of unforeseen twists and hardships, ultimately finding themselves in unexpected and heart-wrenching circumstances.

One fateful night, an encounter at a police checkpoint manned by two lawless officers, sets off a chain of events that turns their simple lives upside down and leads them on a journey of greed, deception, murder and revenge.

An understated but heart-wrenching look at the love between two men in modern-day Nigeria, where such love is forbidden, as the motorcycle courier and aspiring photographer grow closer as they explore Lagos. Winner of the Berlinale Teddy Award.

After the complicated birth of her first child, Maria, Derin (Meg Otanwa) becomes withdrawn from family life, unable to engage in the celebrations around her newborn.