My Mother Is a Witch (2025)

My Mother Is a Witch is a 2025 Nigerian movie directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. The film explores the fractured bond between a mother and daughter, which has been shaped by years of unresolved memories and miscommunication. It follows a fashion editor who returns from London to her ancestral home in Benin. She is forced to face the emotional scars of her childhood and re-evaluate her relationship with her mother.

Movie Title: My Mother Is a Witch

Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: May 23, 2025 (Nigeria)
Director: Niyi Akinmolayan
Writer: Niyi Akinmolayan
Producers: Anthill Studios, Frame Flix HQ, Efe Irele, Victoria Akujobi
Production Companies: Anthill Studios, Frame Flix HQ
Distributor: FilmOne Entertainment

Cast and Roles:

Efe Irele
Mercy Aigbe
Timini Egbuson
Neo Akpofure
Sharon Ifedi
Ebere Okaro
Princess Nike Omisore Adams
Osagie Elegbe
Eunice Omoregie
Matthew
Melissa
Lalor
Milky Moni
Milky Cole Ogbemudia
Bella Rose
Evans Jennifer
Barbara

Crew:

First Assistant Director: Adeniyi
Second Assistant Director: Sodiq Adekola
Third Assistant Director: Jekyll Koko
Associate Producer: Annie T.E.
Director of Photography: Ralph Kanye
DIT/Editor: Anotiele
Production Manager: Olubusayo Esther
Sound Recordist: Olabode Odeyemi
Sound Assistant: Valuedgreat
Boom Swinger: Rebecca Ort
Dialogue Editor: Dhortune
Costume Designer: Valerie Okeke
Wardrobe Assistants: Benita Bulem, Gozii Blessing
Makeup Artist/Hair: BeautiflybyUdu
Makeup Assistants: BeautbyDebola, Shade Pro
Hairstylist: Unique Hair Affairs
Set Designers: OJT Concept, Victor Ogbaji
Art Department (Set Design): Joshman Vibes
Head Gaffer: Cee_iii
First AC (Focus Puller): Bigbabyfocus
Second AC/Clapper Loader: Ladycinematographer
Camera Technician: Odeh Gabriel
Location Manager: Princess Nike Omisore Adams
Production Assistant: Ojo Osayande
Welfare: Hadassah
Cast Chaperone: House of Lilat
Special Props: Evans Jennifer
BTS Videographer: Khorrad Graphy
BTS Photographer: Aniekan Williams
Medic: Nurse Odychynma

Running Time: Not specified
Age Rating: Not specified
Country: Nigeria
Language: English
Genres: Psychological Drama, Family

Music: Not specified
Cinematography: Ralph Kanye
Editing: Anotiele

Note:
My Mother Is a Witch marks another collaboration between director Niyi Akinmolayan and actress Efe Irele, following their previous works such as The House of Secrets and Lisabi: The Uprising.

The above information is based on current reports and is subject to change as the release date approaches.