A compelling mix of new-generation actors and Nollywood royalties is coming together in Somewhere Near Love (SNL), a Lagos-set drama starring Scarlet Gomez, Tomi Ojo, Shamz Garuba, and screen icon Bimbo Akintola, which has officially wrapped filming this January.
Set within the intimate, restless rhythms of Lagos, SNL explores love shaped by grief. The film follows wounded young adults navigating loss, addiction, and emotional isolation.
The film also features an expansive cast, including Bimbo Manuel, Iremide Adeoye, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Mallum Arik, Victory Adeoeye, Raymond Umenze, Gbemi Akinlade, Fisayo Fosudo, and Seyi Ademeso.
“ This project is very different from anything we’ve done before. It’s bold, emotionally resonant, and intentionally crafted to meet a global audience while staying deeply rooted in a Nigerian story. I’m excited for audiences to finally see it” Executive producer, Gafar Gbolahan says
Produced by Blaiton Production, Somewhere Near Love (SNL) is directed by Gbolahan Gafar, with cinematography by Lucas Oluwole. The film is produced by Olayemi Oshodi and Bolanle Onifade, and executive produced by Gbolahan Gafar, Fisayo Fosudo, Moyin Osho, and Faruk Sanni.
Engineered by a team of young adults telling young adult stories, Somewhere Near Love (SNL) resists tidy resolutions and glossy romance, choosing instead to sit with emotional truth and the quiet, often messy work of staying alive.
With post-production underway, Somewhere Near Love (SNL) is positioning itself as a performance-led, emotionally honest Nigerian film to watch. Release details and first-look announcements will be shared in the coming months.
