Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, in partnership with The Garden Theatre Company, is proud to announce the regional theatrical release of ‘Over the Bridge’, a compelling drama from acclaimed director Tolu Ajayi. The film will debut in cinemas across French-speaking West Africa on May 30, 2025, with screenings taking place at Canal Olympia cinemas throughout the region.
‘Over the Bridge’ follows the story of a successful professional whose life spirals after the collapse of a government infrastructure project under his leadership. Consumed by guilt and disillusionment, he vanishes from his old life, setting out on a solitary journey of reckoning and redemption.
The May 30 release will see the film screened in eight countries: Cameroon, Togo, Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Congo, Gabon, and Guinea. Screenings are planned in both major cities and regional locations, offering a broad audience the opportunity to experience the film.
The ensemble cast includes Ozzy Agu, Segilola Ogidan, Chimezie Imo, Deyemi Okanlawon, Akin Lewis, Toyin Oshinaike, Ropo Ewenla, and Joke Silva. Together, they bring depth and nuance to a story that explores ambition, failure, forgiveness, and the search for meaning in a rapidly evolving African society.
Directed by Tolu Ajayi, a filmmaker with a distinguished career in both cinema and advertising, ‘Over the Bridge’ has garnered early critical attention. The film has been featured in international outlets including Deadline, BBC: Focus on Africa, Voice of America, Mundo Negro, Africa Now, and The Nollywood Reporter. Reviews have appeared in The Guardian UK, Okay Africa, Africa Is A Country, and The Africa Report. It was also screened at the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) on February 28, 2025.
Distribution is being handled by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution Limited, which has previously brought films such as Ini Usendiah’s ‘Trepidation’ and David Gee Ahanmisi’s ‘The Other One’ to cinemas across the region.
