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Osas Ighodaro will co-produce Burna Boy’s debut film “Three Dishes” set for release in 2025
Renowned Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has announced an exciting new movie project titled 3 Cold Dishes, in collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy. The adventure film, set to release in the first quarter of 2025, marks Burna Boy’s highly anticipated debut in Nollywood.
Speaking on a podcast, Osas revealed the multilingual nature of the film, which incorporates English, Yoruba, and French. She described the project as an adventure-filled narrative spanning French-speaking countries, including Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin.
“It’s an adventure film where we speak English, Yoruba, and French. We are going through French-speaking countries from Nigeria to Côte d’Ivoire to Benin. I love it. We have Wale Ojo in it, we have myself, and actresses from Côte d’Ivoire. I am also a producer on the project as well as Burna Boy. I’m so proud of this film,” she shared.
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Osas, celebrated for her stellar performances in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story and Man of God, continues to cement her place as a force in Nollywood. She was the highest-grossing Nollywood actress of 2018 and won the prestigious Best Actress in a Drama award at the AMVCAs in both 2022 and 2023.
The film, while shrouded in secrecy regarding its plot, is expected to delve into themes of revenge, adding an element of intrigue to the project. With Burna Boy stepping into Nollywood, audiences are eager to see how the Afrobeat superstar transitions his artistic prowess to the big screen.
This collaboration highlights a rising trend in Nollywood where cross-industry partnerships are pushing the boundaries of storytelling. Projects like 3 Cold Dishes promise to captivate both local and international audiences, showcasing the evolving dynamism of Nigerian cinema.