FilmOne Studios has announced the upcoming release of Aba Blues, a Romantic Nollywood drama set in the vibrant commercial city of Aba, Abia State. Aba Blues promises a heartfelt story that blends love, ambition, resilience, and the lingering shadows of the past.
Set in the busiest trading hubs of Abia State, Aba Blues goes beyond Scenery. Aba provides a compelling backdrop for the film’s emotional narrative, breathing life into the story. Known for its industry, hustle, and creative fire, the city shapes every decision, adding cultural depth and realism to the unfolding drama.
Aba Blues explores betrayal, longing, social pressure, and the personal cost of ambition, all told with intimacy and cultural depth.
Aba Blues Story, Rooted in Love, Dreams, and Redemption, is written and directed by Jack’enneth Opukeme. The visionary filmmaker behind Farmer’s Bride, a filmOne original that shook the Nollywood landscape and sparked conversations across the industry, and Aba Blues carries the same creative signature, combining visually striking scenes with deep emotional substance.
Speaking on the project, Ladun Awobokun, chief content officer of FilmOne Entertainment, noted:
Aba Blues represents the stories we are intentional about telling at FilmOne: honest, emotionally resonant, and rooted in who we are. It is a story of love and resilience, but also of consequences and choice.
Jack’enneth Opukeme added:
This is a film about flawed people navigating complex relationships. Aba has a rhythm you cannot ignore. That rhythm shaped the tone, the pacing, and the emotional core of the story
Backed by Powerhouse producers, Aba Blues is produced by Barbara Babarinsa and supported by esteemed production companies FilmOne Studios and Inkblot Productions. These two influential studios in Nollywood are known for consistently delivering high-quality cinematic projects that resonate with both local and international audiences.
The casts includes Angel Anosike, Prince Nelson, Jidekene Achufusi, Toni Tones, Bimbo Akintola, Eucharia Anunobi, and Odunlade Adekola. Together, they deliver a powerful performance layered with authenticity, vulnerability, tension, and emotional honesty.
It’s positioned as a film that captures both the vibrancy of Aba and the universal challenges of love and sacrifice. At its core, Aba Blues is about people, their dreams, their contradictions, and the quiet resilience required to survive both love and expectation.
The film is being heavily marketed as a cinematic experience, presenting it as more than just another romantic drama; instead, it is a visually rich and emotionally engaging journey.
The Nollywood drama Aba Blues opens in cinemas nationwide from Friday, March 20th, 2026.
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