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Nigeria’s First Full-Length 3D Animated Musical Arrives In Cinemas September 5

Nigeria’s First Full-Length 3D Animated Musical Arrives in Cinemas September 5, 2025 — Soundtrack Album Rites of Passage to Launch Alongside Release

Lagos, Nigeria — 2nd September, 2025 —

Gammy & The Living Things, a groundbreaking 3D animated feature from Utricle Studios, is set to debut nationwide on September 5, 2025, exclusively distributed by FilmHouse Cinemas.

A landmark in African cinema, the film blends cutting-edge animation with vibrant storytelling and original music. At its heart is Gammy, a spirited Agama lizard who leaves the quiet Hinterland for the fast-paced, music-fueled streets of Lagos. Alongside his band of loyal friends, he embarks on an adventure filled with rhythm, struggle, and redemption.

A Creative-Tech Milestone from Utricle Studios

As Nigeria’s pioneering Creative-tech/Animation production house, Utricle Studios has consistently pushed the boundaries of storytelling across film, animation, and digital platforms. With Gammy & The Living Things, the studio continues its mission to deliver world-class entertainment rooted in African culture — proof that African stories can stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best on the global stage.

All-Star Cast Brings Gammy’s World to Life
The film features some of Africa’s most celebrated talents:
• Jude ‘MI’ Abaga as Gammy
• Joke Silva as NG
• Bimbo Akintola as Endy
• Segun Arinze as Dr. Koko
• Pete Edochie as Wu
• John Dumelo as Fante
• Alongside Bovi, Sadiq Daba, Avril, Mazino Appeal, Ruby Gyang, Oluremi Olutimayin, Lord Frank, and more.

Music as the Film’s Beating Heart — Rites of Passage Album
Accompanying the cinematic release is Rites of Passage, an album by Uphorik Sounds, Nigeria’s premiere sound agency. Uphorik Sounds is dedicated to crafting innovative music experiences that bridge tradition and modernity, and this project exemplifies that mission.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGd-mpHPxw4?feature=shared

The inspiring 13-track sonic journey captures the experiences and emotions of Gammy & The Living Things, making it the first-of-its-kind animated film soundtrack EP. Featuring an impressive roster of today’s superstars — TuFace, M.I Abaga, Made Kuti, Timi Dakolo, Waje, Ric Hassani, Praiz, Johnny Drille, and Goya Menor — Rites of Passage bridges generations through music.

Adding even more depth, the album revives timeless works from legendary veterans including Blakky, Ras Kimono, Majek Fashek, The Mandators, and William Onyeabor, creating a soundscape that is both uniquely Nigerian and globally resonant.

A Cultural Milestone for Nigerian Storytelling
Gammy & The Living Things is more than a movie; it’s a statement of pride in African creativity, said Ikem isiekwena, the writer/Director of the movie. With Rites of Passage alongside the film, we’re celebrating the rhythm, history, and future of Nigerian music and animation on the same stage.

The film also introduces “Creaturepedia”, an innovative character universe that highlights the richness of African wildlife and folklore, designed to inspire young audiences while entertaining the entire family.

Nationwide Distribution with FilmHouse
With FilmHouse Cinemas as distribution partner, Gammy & The Living Things will open across major cinema chains nationwide, giving Nigerian audiences the chance to experience the spectacle where it belongs — on the big screen.

Release Details
• Title: Gammy & The Living Things
• Genre: Animation · Musical · Family
• Release Date: September 5, 2025
• Distributor: FilmHouse Cinemas
• Produced by: Utricle Studios
• Official Soundtrack: Rites of Passage (Uphorik Sounds)

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Great! Can't wait to watch oooooooooooooooooooooo!

This is great....

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The movie poster looks horrendous.

Like it was designed by a 9yr old.

Mckandre:
The movie poster looks horrendous.

Like it was designed by a 9yr old.

9yr old wey still get common sense pass u abi. Dey play.

Why does Segun Arinze’s character has similar features as his real life self: bald head, big head and big popping out eyes?
Who designed and created these characters? Looks amateurish.

We sure need more if this. Original content from the roots

This is applaudable, hopefully greater things abound, God bless Nigeria.

Brilliant. Can't wait to see it

Hopefully the start of non-traditional drama movies

ADAMUdaCOWBOY:
Great! Can't wait to watch oooooooooooooooooooooo!

You're cheating the algorithm. Very very sharp guy

Iyanu cartoon was okay and we appreciate with the 9ja spirit in it.

After watching K-pop Demon Hunter,this film does not look like 3D animation. It's a 1D cartoon.

This film trailer is wack.

Nice creativity
26 more characters to go. Seun fill it up.

It's a good start but in all honesty, I won't waste my money and time to see it by what I saw in the thriller. It's too childish and the voice and mouth movement were not properly synced.

This is very, very, very, very, very, very, very disappointingly appalling.

I am extremely shocked that anyone would put this out there. And with all the stars they also lined up? Na charity work dem do? Why not pay regular people and use plenty money for the animation itself?

The animation, Iyanu, was already a delight. I am waiting for the season 2 already. I thought we would take it to the next level after that.

Na who do us this kain thing sef? E don dey pass "colonial masters colonize us in time past" issue now.

I just tire for this "one step forward, one step backward" dance. Sincerely.

TheBizGenius:
This is very, very, very, very, very, very, very disappointingly appalling.

I am extremely shocked that anyone would put this out there. And with all the stars they also lined up? Na charity work dem do? Why not pay regular people and use plenty money for the animation itself?

The animation, Iyanu, was already a delight. I am waiting for the season 2 already. I thought we would take it to the next level after that.

Na who do us this kain thing sef? E don dey pass "colonial masters colonize us in time past" issue now.

I just tire for this "one step forward, one step backward" dance. Sincerely.

Thank you o baba. I can't even stream this on my phone due to its seemingly poor presentation

They should have done more before putting this out. Haba!!

survival1:
It's a good start but in all honesty, I won't waste my money and time to see it by what I saw in the thriller. It's too childish and the voice and mouth movement were not properly synced.

Perhaps you should go watch the trailer of a thriller movie then.

slam7000:
Why does Segun Arinze’s character has similar features as his real life self: bald head, big head and big popping out eyes?
Who designed and created these characters? Looks amateurish.

Thats how animation should be sometimes, it resembles the real face of the voicer, e.g. ANTZ, Sylvester Stallone really looked likehis animated character, DISGUISE, Tom Holland and Will Smith looked like ther characters.

Mckandre:
The movie poster looks horrendous.

Like it was designed by a 9yr old.

Actually, this comment appears as one from a 5 year old. The video is splendid

slam7000:
Why does Segun Arinze’s character has similar features as his real life self: bald head, big head and big popping out eyes?
Who designed and created these characters? Looks amateurish.

Are you commenting for the sake of it? Isn't it better for the animated characters to look like the real people?

I think these people have done exceptionally well

Josbreed:
Thats how animation should be sometimes, it resembles the real face of the voicer, e.g. ANTZ, Sylvester Stallone really looked likehis animated character, DISGUISE, Tom Holland and Will Smith looked like ther characters.

I totally agree with you. I don't know why people always enjoy to criticize unnecessarily

HawkTuahGirl:
Iyanu cartoon was okay and we appreciate with the 9ja spirit in it.

After watching K-pop Demon Hunter,this film does not look like 3D animation. It's a 1D cartoon.

This film trailer is wack.

I disagree with you. This film is decent, I rate it a 8/10. Problem with some of you is your unfairness in review.

brutustech:
Nigeria’s First Full-Length 3D Animated Musical Arrives In Cinemas September 5

This is brilliant and commendable. Will definitely hit the Cinemas for it.

Kudos to the creators

kayswag100:
Thank you o baba. I can't even stream this on my phone due to its seemingly poor presentation

They should have done more before putting this out. Haba!!

Na only you get this complain. I suspect say you be natural sadist

Guys! Animation is growing in Nigeria so stop expecting Hollywood standard just yet for something made entirely in Nigeria. We can only encourage the effort so it grows no be to use mouth kill baby for womb! Tufia!

They should do better, sorry to say the animation is wack.

Funny enough, I didn't fully watch this trailer before I made my earlier comment about how appalling it was.

I returned here and was triggered by some people saying it was passable and someone giving it a rating of 8.

I decided to watch it and see what I must have missed earlier.

I have just watched it to the end. I can't rate it a zero. It is less than that.

I am getting more and more disappointed as I keep thinking on the fact that music and movie stars partook of this project.

Haaaaaaaaa.