Award-winning director Joel Kachi Benson has officially announced that his highly anticipated documentary feature, Mothers of Chibok, will hit cinemas nationwide on February 27, 2026. Following his previous success with the VR documentary Daughters of Chibok, which won Best VR Story at the Venice Film Festival, Benson’s latest work shifts the lens toward the enduring strength and grief of the parents left behind. The film promises an intimate, heart-wrenching look at the lives of the mothers who have spent over a decade waiting for the return of their daughters, offering a narrative of resilience that transcends the headlines.
The theatrical release marks a significant moment for Nigerian documentary cinema, as Benson aims to ensure the Chibok story remains etched in the national consciousness. By bringing these personal accounts to the big screen, the film serves as both a memorial to the tragedy and a tribute to the unbreakable bond between mother and child. Industry insiders are already predicting that Mothers of Chibok will be a major contender during the 2026 awards season, further cementing Benson’s reputation as a master of socially conscious storytelling.
