Kachifo. Photo: Rachel Seidu
Bound across lifetimes by a blood oath, Achebe and Nnanna are drawn together again in contemporary Nigeria. As their connection deepens, they must navigate a society that condemns their love, in this moving story of reincarnation, destiny, and the courage to embrace who they are.
«Kachifo is a sweeping love story that unfolds across two timelines, bound by the enduring power of connection. In one life, star-crossed lovers struggle to find a way to be together despite the expectations of their society. In another, they are reincarnated as Achebe and Nnanna, a young gay couple navigating a love that feels both startlingly new and deeply familiar.
Moving effortlessly between past and present, the film explores a timeless truth: that across generations, identities, and lifetimes, we continue to seek the same thing to love and be loved. As the parallel stories unfold, the characters confront the tension between personal desire and social expectation. Their journeys mirror one another, revealing how love often requires courage, especially when it challenges deeply held norms. Set in Nigeria where same-sex relationships can be punished by up to fourteen years in prison, Kachifo does not shy away from the realities its characters face. Yet it is equally committed to portraying tenderness, acceptance, and the possibility of belonging.
Through its compassionate portrayal of both the couple and their families, the film offers a moving vision of grace, resilience, and devotion. Kachifo is ultimately a story about choosing love in the face of fear, and about the extraordinary ways love can endure, transform, and survive across lifetimes.»
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KACHIFO (Till The Morning Comes)
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Date of decision: Jun 18, 2026 | Applicant: DUOfilm AS | Awarded: NOK 600,000 | Director: Dika Ofoma | Producer: Blessing Uzzi (Uzoma Blessing Chibuike) | Manus: Dika Ofoma | Grant scheme: Sørfond | |
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