Ọnọbirẹn: A Woman's Story: The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL)

Onobiren: A Woman’s Story explores the strength it takes to redefine identity and reclaim agency in the face of societal pressure. At its heart, the film is a powerful reflection on womanhood, community, and the transformative power of choosing one’s own destiny.

The African Film Festival Atlanta, now in its 5th year, continues its partnership with the Nollywood Travel Film Festival to bring powerful African stories to diverse audiences.

Nigeria | 1 hour 42 minutes | Feature

Roli, a young woman from Warri, arrives in Lagos carrying the weight of tradition, expectation, and the hopes of those who shaped her past. What begins as a familiar journey soon transforms when she chooses a path of her own one defined not by obligation, but by purpose, resilience, and self-discovery.

As Roli navigates the challenges of a new city and the pressures of cultural expectations, she encounters a community that challenges, supports, and reshapes her understanding of womanhood and independence. Onobiren: A Woman’s Story unfolds as a powerful exploration of courage, identity, and the transformative strength that emerges when women uplift one another.

Get a taste of the film by watching the trailer

Famous Odion Iraoya is a multi-award-winning Nigerian director, editor, and cinematographer known for visually striking narratives across film, documentary, and branded content. A graduate of the National Film Institute in Jos, his work has appeared on Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Deutsche Welle. He directed the acclaimed documentary #ENDSARS: Lekki Massacre, which earned him Best Director at the Silicon Valley African Film Festival in 2021.

Iraoya’s credits include serving as colorist and final cut editor on King of Boys, a landmark Nollywood feature, and directing documentaries such as Green the Amazons and Way to the Top, both nominated at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and screened at AFRIFF. In 2025, he directed, edited, and color graded Finding Nina for Nemsia Studios, slated for release on Amazon Prime Video.

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