April Chidinma, Nigerian filmmaker, has released a film titled ‘PREYE’ to spotlight the physical, emotional, and social toll of female genital mutilation (FGM).
Currently available on YouTube, the film follows the painful experiences of women who have undergone FGM.
‘PREYE’ also highlights the urgent need for empathy, healing, and a collective push to end the practice.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Chidinma said the project was inspired by the suffering endured by survivors and the lack of support from partners and society.
“I was heavily inspired by the pain experienced by women who were victims of FGM and the lack of empathy, care, and compassion from their partners,” she said.
“I also call on those who are still practicing such barbaric culture to put an end to it as it’s inhumane.”
The filmmaker urged religious and traditional leaders to amplify the campaign against FGM within their area of influence.
Chidinma also expressed excitement about ‘PREYE’ being screened at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF).
She described it as a major validation of her efforts.
“Well, to me there are moments in life that take years of uncertainty, self-doubt, quiet persistence, private hope, and wrap them into something real,” she said.
“For me, having my film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival is one of those moments.
“TINFF has long represented something almost mythical to me. It is a kind of cultural electricity that every filmmaker dreams of being part of.”
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