JUJU STORIES (2021)
A three-part anthology film exploring juju (magical) stories rooted in Nigerian folklore and urban legend, written and directed by the Nigerian new wave cinema collective known as Surreal16.
Segment “Suffer the Witch”: A college student, Chinwe, grows suspicious that her seemingly normal roommate, Joy, is a witch affecting her love life and attracting her crush, Ikenna.
Director/Writer: CJ “Fiery” Obasi
Producer: Oge Obasi
Starring (Suffer the Witch): Nengi Adoki, Bukola Oladipupo, Timini Egbuson, Rhoda Albert, Chisom Coco Ofor, lvis Duke, Donald Ndubuisi, Saheed David
Cinematography: Femi Awojide
FESTIVALS AND PRIZES
Locarno Film Festival 2021
• Nominee — Golden Leopard
• Winner — Best Film, Swiss Critics Boccalino d’Oro Award
Indie Memphis Film Festival 2021
• Winner — Best Poster Design
Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2021
• Winner — Best Director
Mashariki African Film Festival 2021
• Winner — Special Mention, Long Feature Fiction Competition
PRESS & REVIEWS
Juju Stories Review: Surreal 16’s Bold and Artistic Exploration of Nigerian Urban Legends (by Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku)
‘Juju Stories’ review: Nigerian anthology focuses on folklore & tradition (by Nathaniel Muir)
This collection of magical tales shows off the breadth, humour and vitality of Nigerian cinema – from the BFI London Film Festival (by Redmond Bacon)
