Silence is Loud will premiere at 7:00 PM on 15th April, 2026, on the Zikoko YouTube channel.
By Adedamola Jones Adedayo
Silence is Loud, a new emotionally-charged drama courtesy of Osiris Film and Entertainment, is set to premiere this week, bringing a deeply human story about stigma, silence, and the courage to speak out to audiences.
Written by Dika Ofoma (A Japa Tale, Obi Is A Boy, God’s Wife) and Taspy Gomwalk and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Abba T. Makama, Silence is Loud follows Henrietta, a passionate literature teacher and single mother, who becomes increasingly concerned about one of her students, Ayo. Once vibrant and engaged, Ayo grows withdrawn, silent, and begins to struggle academically. As rumours circulate that she has contracted HIV, Ayo becomes the target of bullying at school, rejection at home, and isolation from her community.
Amidst all these challenges, Ayo finds an unexpected source of support in Henrietta, who is grappling with her own experiences of stigma and hostility in the workplace. Their shared struggles gradually form a powerful bond—one rooted in courage, resilience, and a refusal to remain silent in the face of injustice.
The film explores themes of bullying, stigma, sex education, and reproductive rights with honesty and emotional depth. The cast includes Sapphire Ekeng, Uzoamaka Power, Ozzy Agu, and Judith Audu.
Abba T. Makama is known for his distinctive and unconventional storytelling in films such as Green White Green (2016), The Lost Okoroshi (2019), and Juju Stories (2021). He is the founder of Osiris Film and Entertainment, and a co-founding member of the Surreal16 collective, alongside C.J. Obasi and Michael Omonua. Together, they launched the S16 Film Festival, which has been running since 2021.
Makama’s films have previously premiered at major international festivals, including Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), BFI London, and Locarno Film Festival, and have been recognised by leading publications such as Variety, IndieWire, and The New York Times.
Silence is Loud will premiere at 7:00 PM on 15th April, 2026, on the Zikoko YouTube channel.