Her Perfect Life

SYNOPSIS

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Every woman in Lagos wants to be like Onajite Johnson-Ibrahim. At 39 years old, she has achieved what most women twenty years older would be proud of: a flourishing career, a popular and growing small business, a loving husband, and two bright and beautiful children. To the outside world, she has mastered the art of "having it all." However, behind the glossy highlights of her social media and public persona, Onajite is privately unraveling. Her Perfect Life is a poignant and heavy-hitting drama that peels back the layers of perfection to expose the quiet agony of mental health struggles and the overwhelming pressure to maintain a flawless existence in a demanding society.

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PROJECT DETAILS

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• Original title: Her Perfect Life

• Length: 38 min

• Country: Nigeria

• Produced by: EbonyLife Studios

• Original language: English

• Shooting format: Digital 4K / Color

• Streamer: Apple TV, EbonyLife ON

• Release Date: October 6, 2023

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CREDITS

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• ​Writer: Mo Abudu

• Director: Mo Abudu

• Producer: Mo Abudu, Heidi Uys, Josh Olaoluwa

• Executive Producer: Mo Abudu

• Cinematography: Kabelo Thathe

• Editor: Victoria Akujobi

• Cast: Pearl Thusi, Joseph Benjamin, Omowunmi Dada, Mary Lazarus, Uzor Osimkpa, Christian Paul

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RECEPTION

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• ​Social Impact: The film is part of a dual-release project (alongside Iyawo Mi) by Mo Abudu specifically designed to spark conversations around mental health and depression in Nigeria.

• Artistic Debut: This project marks the screenwriting and directorial debut of media mogul Mo Abudu, utilizing the visual expertise of Kabelo Thathe to capture the stark contrast between Lagos high-society glamour and the protagonist's internal despair.