A Nigerian short film is making significant waves on the international film scene. “Tears for Enebi”—a 16-minute film portraying the real-life ordeal of Enebi Annah, a celebrated beauty queen and poet—tells the harrowing story of how her life is upended when her trusted mentor and confidant rapes her. The deepest betrayal, however, is revealed in a shocking twist: the perpetrator also leads Africa’s most prominent anti-rape organization.
Since its debut, the film has been selected for nearly 20 film festivals worldwide, including the Independent Short Awards in Los Angeles, where it took home two major honors: Best Women Short Film and Best Actress for Rahmah Zakareeyah’s powerful lead performance. The film has also been featured at The Film Collective Film Festival in Virginia, among many others. Its most recent accolade comes with its selection for the Miami Beach Film Festival, marking it as one of the few African short films to be showcased at the prestigious event, scheduled for May 5th, 2026.
“Tears for Enebi” is produced by Godspower Oshodin, in association with Solution Media Studios, Mogson Productions, Purplemat Entertainment, and M2Net Studios. It is co-directed by Seun Manuel Faleye, Peter Atigogo, and Sunki, and features a talented cast including Foluke Daramola, Rahmah Zakareeyah, Seunmanuel Faleye, Kika Oshodin, and Aitaya Hansley.
This short film forms part of a larger series of advocacy-driven stories from Godspower Oshodin, which also includes upcoming projects such as “With Last Debt” and “I Don’t Blame You.” These films are slated for release later this year and are currently screening at festivals across America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Rahmah Zakareeyah, the internationally recognized award-winning actress who plays Enebi Annah, said:
“It is a breath of fresh air to be part of this journey. I always look for ways to contribute to societal sanity. Rape is highly condemnable, and I did my best to embody Enebi’s character with all the respect and empathy she deserves.”
Veteran Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola, who made a guest appearance, shared:
“When Dr. Oshodin invited me to be part of his anti-rape film ‘Tears for Enebi’, it was an immediate yes. Advocating against rape and abuse has been my passion since I was a young girl—it’s why I founded Passion Against Rape and Abuse in Africa (PARA Africa). ‘Tears for Enebi’ is a powerful story that directly addresses these urgent issues—and what makes it even more profound is that it is based on a true story.”