“Most of the time, strength has to do with necessity." Ahide Adum speaks on whether being strong is easy or difficult while reflecting on his personal experiences at the premiere of the movie 'Strong.'
The movie is set for release in cinemas nationwide on May 15, 2026.
The faith-based movie is a continuation of Lami and Sota’s story in ‘Drawing Strength.’
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Karachi Atiya
Dr Abiye Alamina
Dr Efe Efemini
Osa & Adaora Olomu
Titi Ipinjolu
Director: @dimboba
Producers: @dimboba@karachiatiya@natongpantu
Distributor: @cinemaxng
LAMI SAWA (Sophie Alakija), a radiant and accomplished architect, enjoys a seemingly idyllic life with her husband, SOTA SAWA (Chris Okabue). Their marriage is a testament to love and faith, but their world crumbles when Sota is accused of a heinous crime. As evidence mounts against Sota, and the court of public opinion turns harsh, Lami finds herself torn between loyalty and doubt. Undeterred by the apparent betrayal, she embarks on a relentless quest to defend the man she loves. But Lami is not ready for what unravels next. STRONG! Is a tale of the lengths one will go to protect the sacred bonds of marriage. #strongthemovie #dimbokarachiatiya #nollywoodcinema #itk #etc
Story by DIMBO ATIYA
Screenplay & Additional story by KAAHAASA ZABADI
Produced by DIMBO ATIYA/ TONGRYANG PANTU
Executive Producers KARACHI ATIYA / DR ABIYE ALAMINA / DR EFE EFEMINI / OSA & ADAORA OLOMU / TITILAYO IPINJOLU
Cinematographer TOMROBSON
MakeUp TITO IBELEME (T.A’LAMODE BEAUTY)
Sound JERRY CHIEDU
Sophies Costume MEDLINBOSS
Costumier SOGIE GUOBADIA
1st AD REUBEN RENG
Editors HOMES AWA & PABALLO MOLINGOANE
Music/Score DIMBO ATIYA/SHADDI JUSTIN/SAM NTEKOP
Poster Designe POSTERSBYNATE
Distributed by CINEMAX @heyDimbo@karachiatiya@sophiealakija@chris_okagbue@aaheeday@faeolumide@pampam0067@carl_kingsman@norah_ego@eva.ibiam@abixtal@iamtitijoseph@natongpantu@its_tomrobson@teeto_ibeleme@t.alamodebeauty@medlinboss@reuben_reng@holmes_awa@pabi_molingoane@jerrychiedu@cinemaxng@innovative_tvkontents@itkontents@onyiyeeezekwe@docay2000@mailgreg@postersbynate@shaddij@thadntekop
LAMI SAWA (Sophie Alakija), a radiant and accomplished architect, enjoys a seemingly idyllic life with her husband, SOTA SAWA (Chris Okabue). Their marriage is a testament to love and faith, but their world crumbles when Sota is accused of a heinous crime. As evidence mounts against Sota, and the court of public opinion turns harsh, Lami finds herself torn between loyalty and doubt. Undeterred by the apparent betrayal, she embarks on a relentless quest to defend the man she loves. But Lami is not ready for what unravels next. STRONG! Is a tale of the lengths one will go to protect the sacred bonds of marriage. #strongthemovie #dimbokarachiatiya #nollywoodcinema #itk #etc
Story by DIMBO ATIYA
Screenplay & Additional story by KAAHAASA ZABADI
Produced by DIMBO ATIYA/ TONGRYANG PANTU
Executive Producers KARACHI ATIYA / DR ABIYE ALAMINA / DR EFE EFEMINI / OSA & ADAORA OLOMU / TITILAYO IPINJOLU
Cinematographer TOMROBSON
MakeUp TITO IBELEME (T.A’LAMODE BEAUTY)
Sound JERRY CHIEDU
Sophies Costume MEDLINBOSS
Costumier SOGIE GUOBADIA
1st AD REUBEN RENG
Editors HOMES AWA & PABALLO MOLINGOANE
Music/Score DIMBO ATIYA/SHADDI JUSTIN/SAM NTEKOP
Poster Designe POSTERSBYNATE
Distributed by CINEMAX @heyDimbo@karachiatiya@sophiealakija@chris_okagbue@aaheeday@faeolumide@pampam0067@carl_kingsman@norah_ego@eva.ibiam@abixtal@iamtitijoseph@natongpantu@its_tomrobson@teeto_ibeleme@t.alamodebeauty@medlinboss@reuben_reng@holmes_awa@pabi_molingoane@jerrychiedu@cinemaxng@innovative_tvkontents@itkontents@onyiyeeezekwe@docay2000@mailgreg@postersbynate@shaddij@thadntekop
CAST REVEAL: STRONG
We are proud to officially unveil the lead cast of our upcoming feature film, STRONG, a powerful continuation of the story that first moved audiences in the award winning DRAWING STRENGHT.
At the heart of STRONG, we welcome back SOPHIE ALAKIJA and CHRIS OKAGBUE, whose unforgettable performances in Drawing Strength brought depth, honesty, and life to characters that resonated far beyond the screen.
Joining them is an extraordinary lineup of talent:
FAÉ OLUMIDE, whose poise and brilliance have taken Nollywood by storm.
AHIDE ADUM, seen like never before as the definitive, no nonsense presidential campaign manager.
Veteran Jos actor EDWARD FOM, embodying the patriarch of the family with commanding presence and grace, alongside a riveting supporting cast, Eva Ibiam, Callistus Akunaeziri, Norah Igho, and Onyiye Ezekwe.
STRONG is more than a film, it is a story of resilience, faith, and the enduring power of human connection. It will challenge you, move you, and ultimately revive your trust in people, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
#STRONGFilm #CastReveal #Nollywood
@heyDimbo@karachiatiya@sophiealakija@chris_okagbue@aaheeday@faeolumide@pampam0067@carl_kingsman@norah_ego@eva.ibiam@abixtal@iamtitijoseph@natongpantu@its_tomrobson@teeto_ibeleme@t.alamodebeauty
CAST REVEAL: STRONG
We are proud to officially unveil the lead cast of our upcoming feature film, STRONG, a powerful continuation of the story that first moved audiences in the award winning DRAWING STRENGHT.
At the heart of STRONG, we welcome back SOPHIE ALAKIJA and CHRIS OKAGBUE, whose unforgettable performances in Drawing Strength brought depth, honesty, and life to characters that resonated far beyond the screen.
Joining them is an extraordinary lineup of talent:
FAÉ OLUMIDE, whose poise and brilliance have taken Nollywood by storm.
AHIDE ADUM, seen like never before as the definitive, no nonsense presidential campaign manager.
Veteran Jos actor EDWARD FOM, embodying the patriarch of the family with commanding presence and grace, alongside a riveting supporting cast, Eva Ibiam, Callistus Akunaeziri, Norah Igho, and Onyiye Ezekwe.
STRONG is more than a film, it is a story of resilience, faith, and the enduring power of human connection. It will challenge you, move you, and ultimately revive your trust in people, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
#STRONGFilm #CastReveal #Nollywood
@heyDimbo@karachiatiya@sophiealakija@chris_okagbue@aaheeday@faeolumide@pampam0067@carl_kingsman@norah_ego@eva.ibiam@abixtal@iamtitijoseph@natongpantu@its_tomrobson@teeto_ibeleme@t.alamodebeauty
CAST REVEAL: STRONG
We are proud to officially unveil the lead cast of our upcoming feature film, STRONG, a powerful continuation of the story that first moved audiences in the award winning DRAWING STRENGHT.
At the heart of STRONG, we welcome back SOPHIE ALAKIJA and CHRIS OKAGBUE, whose unforgettable performances in Drawing Strength brought depth, honesty, and life to characters that resonated far beyond the screen.
Joining them is an extraordinary lineup of talent:
FAÉ OLUMIDE, whose poise and brilliance have taken Nollywood by storm.
AHIDE ADUM, seen like never before as the definitive, no nonsense presidential campaign manager.
Veteran Jos actor EDWARD FOM, embodying the patriarch of the family with commanding presence and grace, alongside a riveting supporting cast, Eva Ibiam, Callistus Akunaeziri, Norah Igho, and Onyiye Ezekwe.
STRONG is more than a film, it is a story of resilience, faith, and the enduring power of human connection. It will challenge you, move you, and ultimately revive your trust in people, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
#STRONGFilm #CastReveal #Nollywood
@heyDimbo@karachiatiya@sophiealakija@chris_okagbue@aaheeday@faeolumide@pampam0067@carl_kingsman@norah_ego@eva.ibiam@abixtal@iamtitijoseph@natongpantu@its_tomrobson@teeto_ibeleme@t.alamodebeauty
CAST REVEAL: STRONG
We are proud to officially unveil the lead cast of our upcoming feature film, STRONG, a powerful continuation of the story that first moved audiences in the award winning DRAWING STRENGHT.
At the heart of STRONG, we welcome back SOPHIE ALAKIJA and CHRIS OKAGBUE, whose unforgettable performances in Drawing Strength brought depth, honesty, and life to characters that resonated far beyond the screen.
Joining them is an extraordinary lineup of talent:
FAÉ OLUMIDE, whose poise and brilliance have taken Nollywood by storm.
AHIDE ADUM, seen like never before as the definitive, no nonsense presidential campaign manager.
Veteran Jos actor EDWARD FOM, embodying the patriarch of the family with commanding presence and grace, alongside a riveting supporting cast, Eva Ibiam, Callistus Akunaeziri, Norah Igho, and Onyiye Ezekwe.
STRONG is more than a film, it is a story of resilience, faith, and the enduring power of human connection. It will challenge you, move you, and ultimately revive your trust in people, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.
#STRONGFilm #CastReveal #Nollywood
@heyDimbo@karachiatiya@sophiealakija@chris_okagbue@aaheeday@faeolumide@pampam0067@carl_kingsman@norah_ego@eva.ibiam@abixtal@iamtitijoseph@natongpantu@its_tomrobson@teeto_ibeleme@t.alamodebeauty
