Abuja: Africa’s leading virtual cinema platform, Circuits, has announced a landmark partnership with Sozo Films and Mount Zion Film Productions for the nationwide cinema release of ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’, on Oct. 1. The release will mark the revival of one of the most influential faith-based film franchises in African cinema.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Chief Operating Officer and Founder of Circuits, Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, described the film’s return as a significant cultural and spiritual moment. Bibowei-Osuobeni explained that the original Agbara Nla transcended entertainment to become a movement that shaped conversations around faith, value, and purpose across generations. She noted that Circuits’ decision to back the production reflects the company’s commitment to supporting stories that inspire, challenge, and uplift audiences.
Bibowei-Osuobeni highlighted that the project signals renewed confidence in the commercial viability and cultural relevance of faith-based filmmaking in Africa. She observed that audiences are increasingly seeking content that resonates with their beliefs, experiences, and aspirations. The original Agbara Nla, produced by Mount Zion Film Productions under the leadership of Mike and Gloria Bamiloye, helped define Christian filmmaking on the continent and remains one of the most recognized gospel film brands in Africa. The new production aims to preserve this legacy while introducing the story to a new generation of viewers.
The Circuits founder further explained that Sozo Films plays a pivotal role in reimagining the classic franchise through contemporary filmmaking techniques, while retaining the spiritual depth and message that made the original production a phenomenon. ‘This collaboration represents a meeting of heritage and innovation, ensuring that the story remains relevant to today’s audiences without losing its core identity,’ she said.
Produced by Chris Odeh, with Mohammed Sedik and Damilola Bamiloye serving as co-producers, ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’ is directed by Damilola Bamiloye and Joshua ‘JayMikee’ Bamiloye. The executive producing team includes Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, Kelechi Okoro, Chris Odeh, and members of the Bamiloye family.
Bibowei-Osuobeni expressed confidence that the film would become a defining moment for faith-based storytelling in Africa, revealing that distribution discussions were advancing, including engagements with leading theatrical distributor ‘Blue Pictures Limited’. ‘More than a movie, Agbara Nla: The Return is the revival of a legacy, a celebration of African faith-based storytelling, and a bridge connecting generations. It is proof that truly great stories never lose their power; they simply wait for the right time to be told again,’ she said.