“A Song from the Dark,” a 2023 film written and directed by Ogo Okpue, will premiere on Prime Video on July 12, 2024. The film is a supernatural horror set mainly in the English countryside and follows a widow who hires a spirit hunter to expel a tormenting spirit after her husband’s mysterious death.
It blends themes of revenge, violence, and horror with Nigerian mysticism.The film has received multiple awards, including Best Director First Feature Film at the Africa Movie Academy Awards 2022 and Best Director at the 2022 American Black Film Festival.
These accolades highlight the film’s impact and Okpue’s skill as a filmmaker.Ogo Okpue, a British Nigerian filmmaker and VFX/motion graphics artist based in Essex, UK, has a history of successful short films screened at various festivals.
His achievements include winning the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for Best Short Film/Online Video, showcasing his consistent talent in the film industry.In an interview with Deadline, Okpue expressed that “A Song from the Dark” is his effort to promote African storytelling in the West.
He emphasized the collaborative effort of the cast and crew and dedicated the film to his heritage, the global black community, and his British Nigerian family.
The movie stars Nollywood actors Nse Ikpe Etim and Wale Ojo, along with British Ghanaian Venessa Vanderpue, Lola Wayne, and Garcia Brown.
