Chasing a dream
A soulful, music-driven cross-cultural romance
Chasing a dream
A soulful, music-driven cross-cultural romance
A Nigerian student secretly studying musical theatre in London must pull off the ultimate double act when her traditional father, believing she is training to be a doctor, arrives unannounced just days before her final showcase.
Genre: Musical Drama / Coming of Age
Synopsis:
Destiny is 21, a gifted Nigerian student in London. By day she rehearses for her final musical theatre showcase. By night she tells her father in Nigeria that she is studying medicine. When her father arrives unannounced for a surprise visit, the elaborate lie she has built begins to unravel. With the help of her best friend Aisha, classmate Jamie, and her fiercely demanding acting coach Miss Monroe, Destiny is forced to choose between hiding behind obedience or standing tall in her truth. The film blends emotional drama, vibrant musicality, and comedic chaos, culminating in a final showcase that becomes both a performance and a reckoning. The film integrates dreamlike performance sequences with the lived experience of diaspora youth in contemporary London.
Format: Feature Film, approximately 100 to 110 minutes
Language: English
Locations: London (United Kingdom) and Lagos (Nigeria)
Director / Writer: Niyi Towolawi
Cast
Treasure Johnson as Destiny
A British-Nigerian actor with credits across UK television, screen, and stage, she brings the lead role its emotional centre and musical voice.
Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Mr. Jacob
Known internationally for his work in Hotel Rwanda, Pirates of the Caribbean, and 24, Hakeem brings gravitas and recognition to the role of the father.
Jason Isaacs as George J. Morrisson
Known for the Harry Potter franchise, Star Trek Discovery, The Patriot, and most recently The White Lotus, Jason brings significant international box office and prestige value to the picture.
WHY INVEST
Akins Squared represents:
- Institutional-grade creative execution grounded in African authenticity
- Experienced producers with UK, US, and African market fluency
- Distribution-backed slates and tax-incentivised models
- Access to key financing partners: BOI (Bank of Industry), Chapel Hill Denham, Afreximbank
Opportunities Include:
- Co-production finance
- Equity investment
- Slate-level returns
- Platform partnerships (Waka Flicks – short-form streaming)
Contact for Investment Pack:
- Akin Kongi (Producer) – Direct line: +447428333424
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