The Night of June 7th is a 2025 Nigerian drama film written and produced by Linda Ikeji and directed by Toka McBaror. The film is inspired by the true events of the 2005 Apo Six incident in Abuja, Nigeria, where six young individuals were tragically killed by police officers. It’s a movie about injustice, police brutality, and the quest for truth. The movie aims to shed light on a dark chapter in Nigerian history.
Movie Title: The Night of June 7th
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: To Be Announced
Director: Toka McBaror
Writer: Linda Ikeji
Producers: Linda Ikeji
Production Companies: Linda Ikeji Films
Distributor: To Be Announced
Cast and Roles:
- Gideon Okeke
- Femi Branch
- Ali Nuhu
- Nura Mc-Khan
- April Chidinma
- Dante Okere
- Charles Lenny
- DU Junior
- Shehu Zock-Sock
- Promise Agbor
- Justin Ben
- Peter Inyang
- Nura Mc-Khan
- Chikamma R.C
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Age Rating: Not Rated (NR)
Country: Nigeria
Languages: English, Igbo
Genres: Drama
Music: To Be Announced
Cinematography: To Be Announced
Editing: To Be Announced
Note:
The Night of June 7th marks Linda Ikeji’s second foray into filmmaking, following her debut with Dark October, which was also based on real-life events. The film has been selected for screening at the Nollywood Week Film Festival in Paris, France, which will take place between May 7 to 11, 2025.
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