Strawberry Chinny, a film produced by Nollywood rising star Chimezie Imo, will premiere at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, in July 2024. This is Imo’s first time producing a film.
The Essence Film Festival showcases original films, episodic projects, animation, podcasts, new media, panel discussions, workshops, celebrity speeches, events, and more. Its goal is to spotlight global Black tales and creators across the continent of Africa.
Strawberry Chinny tells the story of a Nigerian makeup artist named Chinny, played by Genoveva Umeh, who moved in with her childhood best friend Ifeanyi, played by Imo, in a complicated living arrangement after being dumped by her boyfriend.
Produced by Kele, Ngozi Okafor, and Imo and directed by Cheta Chukwu, the film also features Obehi Aburime and Modola Osifuwa.
Strawberry Chinny has been chosen to appear in the Cultural Connections section at the Essence Film Festival, which will take place from July 4 to July 7, 2024.
The director, Chukwu, expressed his feelings in an Instagram post on Monday, May 6, 2024. He shared the upcoming film’s trailer and praised his crew members.
He said, “I’m excited to share the official trailer to our new rom-com, STRAWBERRY CHINNY, made with the love and commitment of some of the most amazing cast and crew who poured their hearts into this film. Films are only possible with a community.”
