‘The Wildflower’ Goes to Cinemas

At a time when traditional and online media is awash with horrid stories of domestic violence, Director Biodun Stephens alongside Executive Producer Vincent Okonkwo stepped in with ‘The Wildflower’, a film that uncovers in detail the brutal realities of domestic abuse against women.

Set in Lagos, ‘The Wildflower’ is a panoramic view into the lives of three women living in the same building but suffering different forms of domestic abuse. 

With its principal photography in October last year, the film explored various locations such as Ajah, Lekki, and Ogba, to depict the contrasting socio-economic backgrounds of the subjects.

At the recently held premiere that hosted the likes of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, Okonkwo elaborated on some of the core of the film.

“’Wildflower’ touches on societal ills that women face daily. People get domestically violated and then they don’t speak up, eventually losing their lives.”

‘Wildflower’ has been in the works for the past two years. Although categorised under the drama genre, it infuses light humour in its delivery. The film features a stellar cast that includes Jide Kosoko, Etinosa Idemudia, Kiki Omeili and others.

‘The Wildflower’ is now showing in cinemas.