The first Nigerian zombie-themed movie, produced by Leo Obienyi and co-produced by actor Uzor Arukwe, has drawn attention as a groundbreaking addition to the country’s film industry. Directed by Sulaiman Omotola Ogegbe with a screenplay by Daisy Olowu, the film marks a major shift toward genre experimentation in Nollywood.
Titled “Alive till Dawn,” the movie stars Uzor Arukwe, Shine Rosman, Michael Dappa, Chisom Agoawuike, and Sani Mu’azu, alongside other supporting cast members.
According to the producers, “Alive till Dawn” tells the story of a deadly outbreak that turns people into flesh-eating zombies, pushing survivors to confront fear, violence, and moral choices as they struggle to stay alive until daybreak. The narrative captures the chaos that follows as order breaks down and humanity is tested.
Industry watchers say the film’s reception will determine if more locally produced zombie and post-apocalyptic movies will find space in Nigerian cinemas.
