Accra is set to host one of the biggest film events of the year, a collaboration between Nigeria’s Nollywood and Ghana’s Ghallywood industries.

The highly anticipated movie I BAD will premiere at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall, on Friday, October 31.

I BAD stands out among other productions of its kind due to the cross-border collaboration and has already generated strong reactions from stakeholders and film enthusiasts, despite controversy over its original title, Badagry.

Produced by Ghana-based Nollywood filmmaker Destiny Austine Omon in partnership with Akogun Multimedia, the film features an impressive cast, including legendary Nollywood actor Alex Usifo, Sam (Abacha), Yemi Blaq, Jude Orhoha, Ghanaian-Nollywood actress Nana Yaa Agyare, and Nigerian-based Ghanaian actor Eric Afrifa.

The film is directed by Mr. Davison Izegaegbe (DGN Nollywood), renowned for his gripping cinematic style and ability to elicit powerful performances from his cast.

Filming took place in Ososo, Edo State, with additional locations in Accra, Ghana, and Lagos, Nigeria, showcasing some of West Africa’s most iconic backdrops. Speaking on the project, His Royal Highness, the Olososo of Ososo, commended the filmmakers for selecting his community as a location:

“I BAD has put Ososo on the map in a new way. The story being told will resonate far beyond Nigeria and Ghana. We are proud to have hosted the cast and crew and to see our town represented in such a powerful film.”

Earlier this year, the film had a private preview at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, drawing a full house that included traditional rulers, government officials, and top creative industry stakeholders. Early reviews described I BAD as “bold,” “gripping,” and “a conversation starter.”

“This is more than entertainment,” producer Destiny Austine Omon said. “This is a project that bridges Nigeria and Ghana and tells a story that challenges society, provokes thought, and entertains all at once.”

The red-carpet premiere will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by two exclusive screenings, the first at 6:00 p.m. and the second at 8:00 p.m., promising an unforgettable cinematic experience for attendees.