Jaiye Kuti’s ‘Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary’ heads on international tour

Nollywood actress Jaiye Kuti is set to take her latest film, Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary, to international audiences as the movie prepares for screenings across North America and Europe.

The film is scheduled to tour cinemas in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands in September 2026.

The international rollout marks an expansion of the film’s release beyond Nigeria, with its distributors, Nile Entertainment, set to take the production to major cinemas in the selected countries.

Announcing the international release, the filmmakers said they were looking forward to sharing the story with audiences outside Nigeria.

“We are so excited to personally bring this story to audiences around the world,” the organisers said.

They urged fans and members of the

They urged fans and members of the Nigerian and African communities in the countries where the film will be screened to support the cinema tour by attending with friends and family.

“Let them come, yes, let them come laugh with us. Come feel with us. Come experience the story,” the organisers said.

The September release is expected to build on the anticipation surrounding Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary, with the production team expressing confidence that the film will connect with audiences beyond Nigeria.

The international cinema tour is being handled by Nile Entertainment, which is overseeing the distribution of the film across the selected markets.

The filmmakers said the overseas screenings would provide an opportunity for audiences around the world to experience the story and celebrate the anniversary-themed production with its cast and creative team.