Genoveva Umeh and Chimezie Imoh return to our screens as best friends in Cheta Chukwu’s Strawberry Chinny.

The story follows an irrational heartbroken makeup artist who, after being dumped by her boyfriend, navigates a complicated living arrangement with her best friend. The film, directed by Cheta Chukwu and produced by Kele, Ngozi Okafor, and Chimezie Imo.

Starring Genoveva Umeh, Chimezie Imo, Modola Osifuwa, and Obehi Aburime, Strawberry Chinny follows the story of an irrational heartbroken makeup artist who, after being dumped by her boyfriend, navigates a complicated living arrangement with her best friend.

Actor and producer Chimezie Imo, making his producing debut with “Strawberry Chinny,” added, “To have our debut film selected at the Essence Film Festival feels like a step in the right direction for my company, Vox Cinematic Films.”

Strawberry Chinny has been selected to screen at the 2024 Essence Film Festival, held in New Orleans from July 4th to July 7th. The Essence Film Festival is renowned for showcasing exceptional projects by Black storytellers across the African diaspora.

See the trailer below