Nigeria, April 24 -- Osamede, a fictional film set against the backdrop of the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria, will debut internationally at the 2025 Cannes Film Market on 17 May at the Pavillon Afriques.

The film portrays an orphaned girl who discovers superhuman powers tied to the ancient Aruosa stone, a sacred artefact in the ancient kingdom. With her newfound strength, she embarks on a mission to free her people from British colonial rule.

In a statement on Thursday, Lilian Olubi, the film's executive producer, emphasised the project's cultural importance.

"Nigeria has exported music and films globally, but with OSAMEDE, we're revolutionising how African historical narratives are presented by bringing the leg...