A Bold Step into Pan‑African Filmmaking
Announced in May 2024, Burna Boy’s move into filmmaking was made through a partnership with Black Mic Mac, a production house dedicated to African and Middle Eastern storytelling . His company, Spaceship Films—which he co-founded with his mother, Bose Ogulu—will provide production support and funding.
Directed by award‑winning filmmaker Asurf Oluseyi (AMVCA winner), and written by Tomi Adesina, 3 Cold Dishes is a multilingual (English, French, and Yoruba) thriller. It follows the harrowing journey of three teenage sex trafficking survivors who reunite 13 years later in search of justice .
Plot and Themes: Justice, Trauma, Resilience
3 Cold Dishes tells a raw and powerful story of Esosa, Fatouma, and Giselle—teen victims turned warriors. Reunited as adults, they confront their past abusers in a tale that tackles trauma, revenge, and sisterhood.
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The narrative is set against a West African backdrop, with filming locations spanning Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and featuring actors from Senegal and the Ivory Coast, making it a truly Pan‑African project .
Star‑Studded Cast and Soundtrack
The film features top Nollywood actors:
- Osas Ighodaro, who also serves as co‑executive producer, leads as Esosa.
- Alongside Wale Ojo, Femi Jacobs, Ruby Akubueze, Brutus Richards, and Greg Ojefua .
The soundtrack is expected to include music from renowned African artists such as Angelique Kidjo, Asa, Tems, Brymo, Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr—and possibly Burna Boy himself .
The Production Collaboration
3 Cold Dishes is co‑produced by several firms:
- Black Mic Mac, helmed by Pape Boye and Logical Pictures
- Spaceship Films, Burna Boy’s production arm
- Asurf Films, Ifind Pictures, Alma Productions, Martian Network .
A true Pan‑African alliance, the movie is backed by creatives from Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin.
Why This Matters for African Cinema
Burna Boy’s involvement signals growing synergy between Africa’s music and film industries. His financial and creative backing is a strong endorsement of African stories told by Africans, for a global audience .
Asurf Oluseyi described the film as a “groundbreaking Pan‑African cinematic journey” and “a testament to the strength and resilience of its characters” .
What’s Next?
Production began in April 2023, with filming across West Africa. While an official release date hasn’t been announced, insiders hint at a 2025 premiere—perhaps at African film festivals—before a theatrical and digital rollout.
