BRS Studios, a Lagos-based production outfit launched by three West African industry veterans, has revealed a slate of new features following on the heels of their Netflix hit “Tokunbo,” which cracked the streamer’s top 10 in more than 50 countries last year.
The company’s current slate includes “Stitches,” a Lagos-set film directed by Ghanaian box-office sensation Shirley Frimpong-Manso that follows a fashion designer from a working-class background whose rise into elite social circles is complicated by love and her past. Comedy-drama “Iwa Akwa,” from Nollywood veteran Ernest Obi, tells the story of an unassuming professor who gets a surprise when he’s called back to his hometown after the sudden death of a crown prince. Finally, acting legend and BRS Studios co-founder Ramsey Nouah directs “Dambe,” a historical epic and coming-of-age tale set in the 11th century.
“These films are not just projects. They are a statement to the world that African cinema is limitless in scale, impact and influence,” said Nigerian producer and BRS Studios co-founder Chris Odeh.
BRS Studios was established in 2024 by Blue Pictures, Ramsey Films and Sozo Films. Behind the partnership are Odeh; Joy Efe Odiete, a leading distributor and exhibitor; and acclaimed actor-director Ramsey Nouah. The trio combined bring decades of experience across distribution, filmmaking and production in West Africa, with a shared goal to “tell African stories with clarity, authenticity and reach,” according to a company statement.
“BRS Studios was born out of a need to elevate African storytelling,” said Odeh. Nouah, who serves as creative director, added: “Storytelling is our legacy. With this slate, we are not just making movies; we are capturing the essence of Africa in its truest form: Bold, vibrant and deeply rooted in culture.”
“Through strategic partnerships and innovative filmmaking, BRS Studios is setting a new benchmark for Nollywood,” said Odiete, the company’s director of partnerships and distribution. “We are telling African stories at a global standard, and the world is watching.”
Pictured (l. to r.): BRS Studios co-founders Chris Odeh, Joy Efe Odiete and Ramsey Nouah
