The Weekend is a 2024 Nigerian film written by Egbemawei Sammy, Vanessa Kanu, and Frederick O. Anyaegbunam, produced by Uche Okocha, and directed by Daniel Oriahi.
[1] The cast includes Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Bucci Franklin, Ekpenyong Bassey Inyang, Meg Otanwa, Gloria Anozie–Young, Damilola Ogunsi, James Gardiner and Bryan Okoye.
[2][3] Following its premiere at the Tribeca Festival in June 2024, the film was released to Nigerian cinemas on August 30th, 2024.
[5] The Weekend tells the story of Nikiya (played by Uzoamaka Aniunoh) who is an orphan and feels lonely as she was constantly yearning for a family.
[6][3] Following its release to Nigerian cinema, The Weekend made over ₦8 million, this was believed to also be a result of its selection at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.