The actress Ini Dima-Okojie mentioned that the movie Kill Boro will show how domestic violence affects children in unimaginable ways.
At the private screening of Kill Boro on March 23, 2024, at Ebonylife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos, Ini Dima-Okojie emphasized the exploration of sacrifices and family issues in her role in the film.
In her role as Boma in Kill Boro, Ini Dima-Okojie explored the challenges faced by a mother dealing with love, family conflicts, domestic abuse, and sacrifices. These are common problems in families, and the film illustrates their impact on the home and a child's behavior, as shown by Elijah, who played the role of her son in Kill Boro.
At the event, Nollywood actor Philip Asaya, who portrayed Boro in the movie, mentioned the complex mental health issues that fathers in Nigeria deal with, which significantly affect their behavior and attitude towards their homes.
During the event, Nollywood actor Philip Asaya, who played Boro in the film, highlighted the inner struggles that men face and their difficulty in communicating with their wives. This was a challenge faced by Boro in the movie, where he battled personal demons while seeking redemption. The film demonstrates the negative effects of family violence on the home and, in particular, on children. Asaya believes there are valuable lessons to be learned from Boro's life in Kill Boro.
Courage Obayuwana, the director of Kill Boro, shared insights during the private screening about the exploration of the reasons why people stay in abusive relationships. The story delves into understanding the mindset of those who choose to remain in abusive homes and how it impacts the children. Obayuwana hopes to raise awareness about the importance of seeking help, as failing to do so can affect those around them.
Kill Boro is the fourth release from a group of 12 films directed by the First Features Project proteges. This initiative, led by Nollywood veterans Dotun Olakunri and Steve Gukas, offers training, guidance, and financial support for the production of debut feature films by emerging Nollywood directors.
