Award-winning filmmaker Chioma Paul-Dike has officially commenced production on her feature-length debut, Oblation, under the banner of Two Shoes Media Production. The film, steeped in African mysticism and suspense, builds upon her AFRIFF 2023 short film Dreams and begins principal photography in January 2025.
Oblation tells the haunting story of Nelo, a heavily pregnant woman tormented by vivid nightmares of an unknown presence warning her to leave her ancestral home. As her dreams blur into reality, she is forced to confront long-buried secrets in a gripping battle for survival.
Speaking on her vision for the film, Chioma Paul-Dike said: “I am a staunch enthusiast of the horror genre, having watched and enjoyed many horror films like Chucky, Karashika, The Conjuring, Mark of the Beast, Egg of Life, and The Bye Bye Man
The project features a standout ensemble cast, including Onyinye Odokoro in the lead role, supported by Nollywood stars Kelechi Udegbe, Chioma Chukwuka, Bucci Franklin, Ebere Okaro, Amanda Oruh, Ruby Akubueze, Lilian Echelon Mbadiwe, Paul Nnadiekwe, and Iyke Ndubuisi.
Scheduled to wrap by late January, Oblation will enter post-production from February through April 2025. The film is set to premiere on the international festival circuit mid-year, culminating in a global release in November.
As a filmmaker, Chioma Paul-Dike continues to do her part for African storytelling. Her earlier works, including Dreams and Until 23, have garnered attention at major festivals, with the latter winning the Access Bank Best Short Film Award at AFRIFF. Oblation marks a significant step forward in her career, cementing her reputation as a trailblazer in Nollywood’s evolving horror genre.
With Oblation, Two Shoes Media Production further establishes its commitment to authentic and culturally resonant narratives, promising audiences a storytelling experience that’s as thought-provoking as it is terrifying.
