Ogugua Ajayi Set to Release Debut Movie

Filmmaker, Ogugua Ajayi is set to release her debut movie titled “Just the Two of Us”.  The movie is a collaboration between Love Legacy Media Limited and Closer Pictures Limited and is produced by the internationally acclaimed producer, Uduak Isong. 

Directed by Akin Tijani Balogun, the movie also features actors like Chioma Nwosu, Ego Nwosu and Kenneth Nwadike.  “Just the two of Us” will be released on the Uduak Isong channel on YouTube in the coming days. 

Speaking on the project, Ogugua Ajayi said, “I have always loved intense and emotional stories that reflect the struggles of real life.  Also, historically within the African context, stories are powerful tools used to trigger relevant conversations within society.  I am hoping my writing can achieve that.”

The movie plot reveals Daniel Okoro, played by Kenneth Nwadike. After a heated argument, Daniel walks out on his wife and his kids, only to return and find that his wife, played by Ego Nwosu, has changed the rules of the game. As they navigate a tumultuous separation, they must confront their own flaws and embark on an emotional journey of love, forgiveness, and second chances.

Speaking on the movie, the managing director of Closer Pictures, Uduak Isong said, “At the core of every movie we produce is the quality of the script. We are thus delighted to work with an emerging writer like Ogugua.  Her writing style is unique, and she is able to craft stories that are engaging. I believe this movie release on Uduak Isong TV is a great opportunity to expose Ogugua’s work to a diverse African audience.”

Also commenting on the movie, the director, Akin Tijani Balogun said, “it was an enriching experience working with Ogugua to capture on screen what she had on her mind when she wrote the script. The film set was very lively, and the atmosphere was collaborative.  Her attention to the detail of the emotions to be captured in each scene was admirable and I look forward to the audience immersing themselves in the story”.

Ajayi, CEO of Love Legacy Media, is a graduate of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan.  She also has a master’s degree in creative writing (with distinction) from the School of English, University of Kent, United Kingdom.