Son of the Soil (2025)

Son of the Soil is a 2025 Nigerian action-thriller directed by Chee Keong Cheung. The story follows Zion Ladejo, a former soldier haunted by his past, who returns home after the tragic death of his sister and sets out to uncover those responsible for her death. He begins a journey of vengeance and redemption.

Movie Title: Son of the Soil

Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: November 21, 2025 (Nigeria)
Director: Chee Keong Cheung
Writer: Razaaq Adoti
Producers: Not specified
Production Companies: Nile Entertainment / Sovereign Films partnership for UK/Ireland release
Distributor: FilmOne Entertainment (Nigeria) / Nile Entertainment (UK-Ireland)

Cast and Roles:

Razaaq Adoti as Zion Ladejo
Patience Ozokwor as Mama Ladejo (Zion’s mother)
Ireti Doyle as Commander Obi
Damilola Ogunsi as Jagunlabi
Philip Asaya as Dr. Baptiste
Taye Arimoro as Shaka Bulla
Sunshine Rosman as Nike
Ijelu Folajimi as Remi
Emeka Golden as Inspector Bello
Sharon Rotimi as Ronke
Kehinde Blaze as Roxy
Daniel Ugwu as Crazy Tolu

Running Time: Not specified
Age Rating: Not specified
Country: Nigeria
Language: English
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Music: Not specified
Cinematography: Not specified
Editing: Not specified

Note:
The film premiered at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2025 and opened in Nigerian cinemas on November 21. It has already won some awards at the Black Star International Film Festival including Best Director, Best Overall Film, and Best International Showcase.