The only Nigerian movie – The Royal Hibiscus Hotel – scheduled to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was finally screened over the weekend at Toronto, and the team behind the film ensured it was a success.

The Royal Hibiscus Hotel is a movie by Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Films and is directed by Ishaya Bako.

They entered in style, trended on social media and represented the culture.

An after party featuring a special performance from Nigerian music act – Nonso Amadi was held at the Only One Gallery, 5 Brock Ave, Toronto. Courtesy of Johnnie Walker Ng.

The special guests of honor were Mr. Foli Coker (DG – Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation) and his wife – Mrs. Aisha Foli Coker.


The movie has three premiere dates, the 9th, 11th and 17th of September. There is still no news on when it will premiere in Nigeria. I am thinking December, alongside the sequel of The Wedding Party.

The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (TRHH) is a romantic comedy starring Kenneth Okolie, Zainab Balogun, OC Ukeje and Toni Tones. It also features Nollywood veterans like Olu Jacob, Joke Sylvia, and Jide Kosoko. You can watch the trailer and get full cast details here.


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To add, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel is the only Nigerian movie and one for the. Four African movies that played at TIFF this year.

TIFF is one of the most attended global film festival. So thumbs up Nollywood