The Story⚡
Ese dreads the annual Christmas party at her family’s house, mainly because of her mom’s relentless nagging about her single status. This year, a family conference call brings added pressure from her competitive cousin, Beauty, forcing Ese to recruit a pretend boyfriend for the festivities.
Tell Me More
Christmas Mission is a 2025 Nollywood holiday film that follows Ese, a successful single woman under family scrutiny during the festive season. A conference call with her parents and cousin Beauty escalates the expectations, prompting Ese to enlist Andrew—a past fling from a dating site—as her fake date. As the party progresses, tensions rise with sibling rivalry, parental oversight, and comic interludes from family member Ochuko, leading to a mix of drama and revelations.
The cast delivers engaging performances: Ruth Kadiri as Ese, Adekanla Desalu (known as Deza the Great) as Andrew, Bibi Sonye as Beauty, Oby Titus and Morgan Nwamba as the parents, and Joan Johnson in a supporting role. Directed by Nelly Gilson with production coordination by Gloria Tega, the film portrays Nigerian Christmas customs like family reunions, shared meals, and candid conversations about life choices.
It stands out as a solid choice this Christmas for its balance of humor and sincerity. The narrative addresses family ties, the strain of cultural norms on relationships, and the surprises that come from stepping outside comfort zones, all wrapped in the lively atmosphere of December gatherings. Viewers can relate to the characters’ struggles and find comfort in the story’s focus on authenticity amid holiday expectations.
In Summary
Watch Christmas Mission on DezaTheGreatTV on YouTube this December for an authentic take on Nigerian family life and seasonal dynamics.
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