Nini

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A young Nigerian woman becomes pregnant just before her wedding, going against her mother's strict purity beliefs. She runs away and is kidnapped by a dangerous criminal, forcing everyone involved to rethink their ideas about love and morality.

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What happens

Nini is a 2025 Nigerian action drama film written, produced, and directed by Sam Idiagbonya (DGN). Originally titled Albeit, it is a contemporary African family adventure story centered on the conflict arising from a mother's sanctimonious perspective on celibacy and purity. The 117-minute film was shot in Abuja and Nasarawa State. It is set against the backdrop of a community where love and betrayal walk hand in hand. It tells the story of a young girl whose life's journey was detoured by decisions not of her own making. "When an unexpected event punctuates an unfolding nuptial bliss, an innocent young lady faces her mother's sanctimonious belief with a scheme that leads to unforeseen lessons" - a celibate daughter intending to wed finds herself pregnant, and a series of familiar and relationship strife begins to occur. Her lot worsens still when she runs away from home, assaulted, kidnapped, and at the mercy of a notorious criminal thug. In this thrilling story of twists and turns, all are forced to re-evaluate their relationships and judge what love and purity really mean. The pre-production and story development began in June 2023, while principal photography began in October 2024. Post-production took place in 2025. Nini was released in Nigeria by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution on October 3, 2025, across 74 cinemas. The cast includes Keppy Ekpenyong, Antar Laniyan, Yemi Blaq, Tina Mba, Jide Kosoko, Chimezie Imo, Francis Duru, Damilola Ogunsi, Chinyere Wilfred, Mariah Ugbashi, Tony Goodman, Sydney Diala, Patricia Charles, and Maryann Apollo. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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