Miami Festival Selects Nigerian Film On Abuse Survivor

A Nigerian short film, “Tears for Enebi,” has been selected for screening at the 2026 Miami Beach Film Festival, marking another international recognition for the production.

The reel coordinator, Solution Media Studios, Claudius Kayode Summ, disclosed that the 16-minute film, which portrays the real-life ordeal of Enebi Annah, a celebrated beauty queen and poet, explores the trauma and betrayal she experienced after being assaulted by a trusted mentor and confidant.

Summ said the film presents a deeper twist, revealing that the perpetrator leads one of Africa’s most prominent anti-rape organisations.

According to him, since its debut, the film has been selected for nearly 20 festivals globally, including the Independent Short Awards in Los Angeles, where it won Best Women Short Film and Best Actress for Rahmah Zakareeyah’s lead performance.

He added that the production was also screened at The Film Collective Film Festival in Virginia and several other festivals.

Summ said the latest selection at the Miami Beach Film Festival places the film among a limited number of African short films to be showcased at the event, scheduled for May 5, 2026.

“Tears for Enebi” is produced by Godspower Oshodin in association with Solution Media Studios, Mogson Productions, Purplemat Entertainment and M2Net Studios.

It is co-directed by Seun Manuel Faleye, Peter Atigogo and Sunki, and features Foluke Daramola, Rahmah Zakareeyah, Seunmanuel Faleye, Kika Oshodin,and Aitaya Hansley.

Summ explained that the film is part of a broader advocacy-driven storytelling project led by Godspower Oshodin, which includes upcoming titles “With Last Debt” and “I Don’t Blame You.”

He said the projects are expected to be released later in 2026 and are currently screening across film festivals in America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

On her role, Rahmah Zakareeyah said participating in the film aligned with her commitment to addressing social issues through storytelling.

“I always look for ways to contribute to societal sanity. Rape is highly condemnable, and I did my best to embody Enebi’s character with all the respect and empathy she deserves,” she said.

Foluke Daramola, who made a guest appearance in the film, said she accepted the role immediately due to her long-standing advocacy against sexual abuse.

“When Dr Oshodin invited me to be part of his anti-rape film ‘Tears for Enebi’, it was an immediate yes. Advocating against rape and abuse has been my passion since I was a young girl, which led to the establishment of Passion Against Rape and Abuse in Africa (PARA Africa). ‘Tears for Enebi’ is a powerful story that directly addresses these urgent issues and is based on a true story,” she said.