World Premiere of "The Education of Lantana"

The World Premiere of  "The Education of Lantana" for the celebration of the United Nations' International Day for the Girl Child on October 11, 2026 happened yesterday on my Screen Naija Cinema Channel on YouTube.

The short film totally produced with Google Gemini is on the official Theme: End child marriage and invest in girls' rights" of the United Nations

Focus Areas: Stopping child marriage, improving girls' access to education, fighting gender-based violence, and supporting youth-led advocacy and climate leadership. 

Attached the full soundtracks

"Beyond The Grass" and "Lantana's Promise"

With all the glory to Almighty God JEHOVAH who is the only one who supported me for this groundbreaking film production, which is first time that any Nigerian filmmaker will produce a film especial for the celebration of the annual  United Nations' International Day for the Girl.

I am also the first person to start the celebration in Nigeria with the Nigerian 

Premiere of “Girl Rising” with Holly Gordon of 10x10 and Participant Media on October 11-12, 2013. 

I also initiated the  Nigerian premiere of "HE NAMED ME MALALA" for the MALALA Fund on October 11, 2015.

"Nigerian premiere of "In The Name of Your Daughter" cosponsored by the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria on May 23, 2019.

"The Education of Lantana" is about a bright Muslim girl who boldly refused child marriage in northern Nigeria and appealed to go to school. 

Lantana said that Islam emphasized that the education of girls is a fundamental duty and an equal right for both males and females. A mandatory duty, because seeking knowledge is a sacred obligation for every Muslim, regardless of gender, as taught by Prophet Muhammad, under the protection of human intellect (al-Aql), enabling both men and women to make sound moral choices and understand their faith: that educated girls grow into knowledgeable mothers and community pillars who guide future generations.

"We are the mothers of nations."

#God

#lantana

#education

#internationaldayforthegirlchild

#girls

#genderequality

#humanrights

#leadership

Celebrated Short Film "Ngozika and the Magic Water Pot" Adapted Into Global Multilingual Storybook

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Celebrated Short Film "Ngozika and the Magic Water Pot" Adapted Into Global Multilingual Storybook

LAGOS, NIGERIA, September 10, 2026 

Prolific Nigerian author, filmmaker, and publisher Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima has officially announced the upcoming global release of the storybook adaptation of his celebrated short film, Ngozika and the Magic Water Pot.

 Following its acclaimed reception as a cutting-edge, AI-produced short film, this new literary edition brings the vivid, mystical world of Umu Udara village directly to pages designed for readers worldwide.

To ensure the modern African folklore reaches a truly global audience, the storybook is being translated into a massive roster of international and indigenous languages. The book will be released in hardcover edition, paperback edition and Amazon Kindle edition and will be available in French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Swahili, alongside Nigeria’s major native languages: Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa.
The narrative follows Ngozika, the precious only child of a poor widow, who accidentally loses her water pot at the stream. Terrified of her mother's reaction, she weeps by the water until sunset, when turbulence gives rise to Mammy Water. The mystical mermaid comforts the frightened young girl and bestows upon her a miraculous gift: a magical water pot that will never run dry.

Ngozika and the Magic Water Pot expands the cinematic landscape originally crafted alongside AI Producer Oluwadare Solesi. By blending traditional folklore with cutting-edge artificial intelligence in film production, the project has broken boundaries in African digital media. The new book edition translates these rich cultural textures, emotional depth, and stunning visual realism into a timeless reading experience.

Distributed worldwide via Amazon and other leading global booksellers, this multilingual launch marks a major milestone in cross-media storytelling and the international preservation of African cultural narratives.

"Translating the visual magic and heart of our AI-produced short film into print—and into the world's most spoken languages—allows us to share the core of African storytelling with everyone, everywhere," says author and director Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima. "This storybook is a celebration of our shared heritage, resilience, and the enchanting elements of classic folklore made accessible to the global village."

About the Author
Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima (also writing as Orikinla Osinachi) is an award-winning Nigerian writer, filmmaker, journalist, and social entrepreneur. He is the founder of the International Digital Post Network and King of Kings Books International, and the publisher of the acclaimed Nollywood Mirror® Series.

Media Contact:
Name: Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima
Company/Publisher: King of Kings Books International
Email Address: ekenyerengozimichaelchima@gmail.com
Phone Number: 

+234 07066379246

Website/Amazon Page: 

https://www.amazon.com/author/ekenyerengozimichaelchima

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Video: Somewhere in Lagos

Somewhere.in Lagos

At the Oniru Private Beach on Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

During the concluding part of the principal photography of my "Sand and Sea" short documentary film and photo book. 

- Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima

 #Nigeria #film #photography 

#Lagos #Oniru #Onirubeach #beach #documentary #documentaryfilm #shortfilms #sea #photobook #travel #tourism #tourists

#BOLLYWOOD To #NOLLYWOOD 2021

 

#โควิค19 #romaja #اسد_يقتل_شاب #gntm #ال_سعود_ #緋色の弾丸 #playsetan #dogecoin #بشهر_الخير #boycottlesanges #isola #ظلم_جامعة_جازان #طلاب_الملك_فيصل_يناشدون_الملك #kamerzystaisoverparty #DogecoinToTheMoon #Bollywood To #Nollywood 2021https://t.co/BBtnrwk4Ar pic.twitter.com/CcinygzSC7

— 247 Nigeria (@247nigeria) April 16, 2021

 #BOLLYWOOD To #NOLLYWOOD

"The Union of Bollywood and Nollywood will benefit World Cinema." 

- Ashok Tyagi, 

Secretary General, 

International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry (ICMEI),, India. 

The International Chamber of Media & Entertainment 8ndustry (ICMEI) has formed the Indo-Nigeria Film & Cultural Forum with the High Commission of Nigeria in India. 

The High Commission of India in Nigeria is supporting a partnership between Nollywood (Nigeria’s movie industry) and Bollywood (India’s movie industry): that “India can use its more than 100 years of experience in Bollywood to assist Nigeria” and to promote cultural bilateral relations of the two countries and international co-productions in the global entertainment industry.

The first Bollywood To Nollywood Filmmaking Workshop by the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) is coming up in 2021 in Lagos State.

It is in partnership with the High Commission of India, AAFT of India and Wakaati Network of Nigeria It is supported by Dolby and SecurityRisk Brokers. NTA2 is the official news media partner.

It is for three days on Directing; Costume for Storytelling in motion picture, Film Score,  Soundtrack and Sound Design for film production.

The workshop will be directed by Ashok Tyagi, the Secretary General of ICMEI.

The workshop will cover the methodology of converting an interesting story into a gripping screenplay and the conversation of that screenplay into an entertaining film with the help of visual and sound design. 

The filmmaking workshop will be concluded with the production of a short film for international film festivals, cable TV and OTT streaming video channels.

Registration is by a letter of application for participation.

The participation fee is N100, 000 per participant for the three days duration of the workshop (including buffet and workshop kit).

ICMEI is an organisation belonging to Asian Education Group which owns, controls and manages the day to day activities of AAFT. ICMEI was formed in 2014 to fulfil the dream of the Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish friendly relations with all the countries of the world through art, culture and cinema.