The Story⚡
RuthKadiri247 has completed a shoot in Cape Town, South Africa, that brings together actors from Nigeria and South Africa for new content aimed at viewers across the continent.
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RuthKadiri247, the creator-led digital content platform founded by filmmaker and actress Ruth Kadiri, has completed a production shoot for several titles in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Cape Town shoot brought together a cross-border cast and crew from Nigeria and South Africa. Featured cast members include Jessica Nwabisa Ntoto, Anthon Jefta, Joro Sidloye, Daniel Etim, DezaThe Great, Oby Titus, and Francess Nwabunike alongside Kadiri.
Ruth Kadiri said that this is bigger than Nigeria and they are building something that speaks to the entire continent. She added that the Western Cape provided the production infrastructure and the local talent base necessary to execute a shoot of this size outside Nigeria.
RuthKadiri247 has become one of the active creator-led platforms within the African screen industry. It has built a consistent subscriber base through regular content output without reliance on traditional broadcaster or studio distribution. The platform’s move into South Africa follows how African digital media companies operate beyond single market operations to build direct audience relationships across the continent.
The first title from the Cape Town slate is scheduled for release on the RuthKadiri247 YouTube channel in March 2026, with additional titles from the shoot to follow.
Tangent
Ruth Kadiri has been steadily releasing engaging films on her YouTube channel RuthKadiri247, drawing in viewers with compelling narratives that blend drama, family dynamics, and pan-African themes. Here are some of her YouTube movies:
Job Hunt
In Job Hunt, Chief Johnson, a wealthy business owner, forces his two sons into a competition to determine who will become the next CEO. Mofe, his legitimate son, resents Eric, the son from an extramarital affair, and vows to outperform him by boosting profits in their respective company divisions.
Cast members include Daniel Etim Effiong as Eric, Deza The Great as Mofe, Frances Nwabunike as Olivia, Jessica Nwabisa Ntoto as Pamela, Joro Sidloye as Chief Johnson, Oby Titus as Ma Olivia, and Ruth Kadiri as Eric’s PA.
Streets of Heaven
In Streets of Heaven, a couple grapples with the emotional and practical challenges of raising a sick child due to genotype incompatibility, fighting to preserve their family and love amid hardships. The narrative emphasizes themes of hope, sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering commitment in the face of adversity. Cast members include Ruth Kadiri, Daniel Etim Effiong, Princess Candice, Gloria Jemedafe, Sunshine Dennis, and Anita Nwachi.
Back in Time
In Back in Time, a woman desperately seeks funds to cover hospital bills for her dying mother who is in a coma, leading her to confront a man from her past who committed a cruel act against her, possibly involving assault or rape, in a story that explores resilience, courage, forgiveness, and the enduring human spirit amid trauma and adversity. Cast members include Ruth Kadiri, Deza The Great, Genevieve Ukat u, and Oby Titus.
In Summary
New titles from the South Africa shoot are scheduled to begin release on the RuthKadiri247 YouTube channel in March 202,6 with the cast combining performers from Nigeria and South Africa.
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