Masquerade (2026) — CineShield

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Masquerade

“Ogechi. Gee ntị.”

2026

HorrorAnimation

An animated horror short about a Nigerian-American teenager returning to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather.

Synopsis

An animated horror short about a Nigerian-American teenager returning to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather.

Cast & Crew

DirectorUzo Ngwu

Trailer

Mmanwu, Animated Short Film | Full Trailer | ZOMA Studios
Trailer

Details

Release Date: March 24, 2026
Status: Released
Original Title: Mmanwu
Runtime: —
Rating: —
Budget: $68,211
Revenue: —
Language: English, Igbo
Original Language: IG
Production Countries: Nigeria

Production Companies

Keywords

nigeria spirituality grief teenage girl african masquerade burial nigerian funeral ceremony grandfather granddaughter relationship horror male female friendship death of grandfather igbo magical realism cultural traditions mourning and healing cross-cultural experiences nigerian american ijele masquerade enugu nigeria

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