FilmOne Entertainment, a prominent Nigerian film distribution and production company, has acquired the exclusive distribution rights for “Colours of Fire,” a new holiday feature from the acclaimed director Niyi Akinmolayan.
The Christmas special and joint production between FilmOne Studios and Anthill Studios, will premiere nationwide in Nigerian cinemas on December 24.
It features a stellar cast including Osas Ighodaro, Uzor Arukwe, Femi Branch, Mercy Aigbe and Gabriel Afolayan, and is described as a visually rich, emotionally resonant story focusing on themes of love, sacrifice and human resilience.
“’Colours of Fire’ is a reflection of where Nollywood is headed — bold, heartfelt, and technically refined,” said Kene Okwuosa, Group CEO, Filmhouse Group (Filmhouse Cinemas, FilmOne Entertainment, FilmOne Studios, and KAVA). “At FilmOne, our mission is to champion African storytellers who create work that resonates locally and stands confidently on the global stage. This film represents that spirit of progress.”
Ladun Awobokun, Chief Content Officer, FilmOne Entertainment, added: “This project is a reminder of the power of collaboration. It’s a film that celebrates our shared humanity and the beauty of storytelling that connects across cultures.”
For Niyi Akinmolayan, the film marks an artistic milestone — one that channels both the grandeur and intimacy of human emotion.
“I wanted to create a film that felt like home but looked like the world,” said Akinmolayan. ““A story that captures our essence bold, colourful, and unapologetically Nigerian.”
With FilmOne Entertainment spearheading distribution and FilmOne Studios behind production, “Colours of Fire” reaffirms the company’s reputation for uniting creativity, commerce, and culture under one cinematic vision.
Audiences across Nigeria can experience Colours of Fire in cinemas from December 24, as FilmOne continues its tradition of delivering world-class storytelling made in Africa, for the world.
