The Herd (2025)
- Directed by
- Daniel Etim Effiong
- Genre
- thriller film
How it feels
A crime thriller about a kidnapping by herdsmen in Nigeria. The story follows the victims and their families as they confront the danger and aftermath of the event.
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What happens
The Herd is a 2025 Nigerian crime thriller directed by Daniel Etim Effiong and co-produced by FilmOne Studios, ToriTori Films, Serendipity HHC, and Airscape. The film marks Effiong's directorial debut. It was released theatrically on 17 October 2025 and stars Daniel Etim Effiong, Kunle Remi, Genoveva Umeh, Deyemi Okanlawon, Linda Ejiofor, Mercy Aigbe, Adam Garba, Abba Ali Zaky, and Norbert Young. The film revolves around kidnapping by herdsmen and it generated reactions and grievances from the Arewa community, emphasizing that it creates a stereotype against the Muslim community. Director Etim-Effiong has described the film as a personal and professional milestone for him. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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