Aba Blues

Aba Blues (2026)

Set in 1989 Aba, Amara must navigate the intense feelings she thought no longer exist for her high school lover Dirim, as her husband Uzor fights for the heart of his wife despite the unwavering hold of her ex.

Date of release
2026-03-20
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Romance
Director
Jack'enneth Opukeme

Casting

Interesting facts

Aba Blues is a 2026 Nigerian drama film, produced by Barbara Babarinsa, written and directed by Jack'enneth Opukeme. The film stars Angel Anosike, Jide Kene Achufusi, and Nelson Enwerem. It is distributed by FilmOne Distributions.

Background

Aba Blues is set in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. The director, in an interview, pointed out that "Aba has a rhythm you cannot ignore. That rhythm shaped the tone, the pacing, and the emotional core of the story". It was a joint work of Inkblot studios and FilmOne Distributions, with the latter as the distributor. The promotional poster was first released on 27 February 2026, and the film had its theatrical release on 20 March 2026.

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