Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker Olatunbosun Amao has made his directorial debut with the thriller Troublous Weekend, now available on YouTube.
The film centers on Jason Adams, portrayed by Stan Nze, who is the sole surviving child of affluent parents. Jason, along with his girlfriend Betty, played by Chinelo Enemchukw, plans a relaxing weekend at his grandmother’s house.
Accompanying them are Jason’s cousin Ken (Anthony Monjaro) and Ken’s girlfriend Isabel (Crystabel Goddy).
The planned celebrations, including Jason’s proposal to Betty, take a dark turn when the new maid Zina reveals the mysterious absence of Jason’s grandmother, setting off a series of unsettling events.
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The cast also includes Merit Simon, Vivian Pius, Stanley Okoro, Chizzy Olisa, and Kenechukwu Eze, adding depth to the ensemble. Amao, who has already made a name for himself in the Nigerian film industry, has previously produced several notable films such as Black Mail and A Different Lens.
The latter, a short film released in 2021, has garnered numerous accolades including the Jury Award for Best Short in North America at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.
It was also a finalist at the Venice Shorts Festival in California, a semi-finalist at the Sweden Film Awards, and received an Honourable Mention at the Black Truth Film Festival in the USA.
In addition to its YouTube release, Troublous Weekend is set to debut on Prime Video later this year, expanding its audience reach and showcasing Amao’s growing influence in the film industry.
