Serving as the high-profile anchor event for the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026, the premiere marked the first time the prestigious cross-continental market has expanded outside of Nigeria. The exclusive screening delivered a powerful blend of deep geopolitical intrigue and a roaring celebration of Pan-African identity.
The atmosphere was electric as Nollywood screen icons Rita Dominic and Ramsey Nouah stunned on the red carpet, sparking a massive social media frenzy and attracting a completely sold-out audience of diplomats, film executives, and enthusiastic fans.
Directed by the visionary filmmaker Izu Ojukwu, the film, which serves as the thematic sequel to the 2016 critically acclaimed masterpiece '76, was met with a resounding standing ovation.
The monumental success of the event solidifies Zambia’s rising status as a formidable hub for continental entertainment tourism while proving the boundary-breaking commercial viability of African historical narratives on the silver screen.
"To see the explosive warmth and energy from our Zambian family tonight proves that African stories know no borders," lead actress Rita Dominic remarked during an emotional post-screening address. "This premiere wasn't just about a movie; it was an intentional celebration of our shared history, our shared culture, and the booming future of African cinema."
The film dives into the complex layers surrounding the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC '77), weaving a narrative of art, unity, and underlying political conspiracies that shook the continent.
Speaking on the grand scale of the project, Executive Producer Prince Tonye Princewill emphasized the film's broader mission for global audiences.
"With '77: The FESTAC Conspiracy, we are going deeper into history, but with even more cinematic power,” Princewill stated. "This film is a cultural reckoning and a bold global statement about where African cinema is headed.”
Following the night’s historic triumph in Lusaka, the producers dropped hints regarding a massive, high-octane Homecoming Premiere coming up next.
The upcoming red-carpet event will bring the cinematic blockbuster home to Lagos; the very city where the legendary FESTAC '77 festival originally took place, for an unforgettable nationwide celebration before the movie officially commences its wider theatrical rollout across domestic and international screens.
Nwaorgu Faustinus/Editor
The atmosphere was electric as Nollywood screen icons Rita Dominic and Ramsey Nouah stunned on the red carpet, sparking a massive social media frenzy and attracting a completely sold-out audience of diplomats, film executives, and enthusiastic fans.
Directed by the visionary filmmaker Izu Ojukwu, the film, which serves as the thematic sequel to the 2016 critically acclaimed masterpiece '76, was met with a resounding standing ovation.
The monumental success of the event solidifies Zambia’s rising status as a formidable hub for continental entertainment tourism while proving the boundary-breaking commercial viability of African historical narratives on the silver screen.
"To see the explosive warmth and energy from our Zambian family tonight proves that African stories know no borders," lead actress Rita Dominic remarked during an emotional post-screening address. "This premiere wasn't just about a movie; it was an intentional celebration of our shared history, our shared culture, and the booming future of African cinema."
The film dives into the complex layers surrounding the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC '77), weaving a narrative of art, unity, and underlying political conspiracies that shook the continent.
Speaking on the grand scale of the project, Executive Producer Prince Tonye Princewill emphasized the film's broader mission for global audiences.
"With '77: The FESTAC Conspiracy, we are going deeper into history, but with even more cinematic power,” Princewill stated. "This film is a cultural reckoning and a bold global statement about where African cinema is headed.”
Following the night’s historic triumph in Lusaka, the producers dropped hints regarding a massive, high-octane Homecoming Premiere coming up next.
The upcoming red-carpet event will bring the cinematic blockbuster home to Lagos; the very city where the legendary FESTAC '77 festival originally took place, for an unforgettable nationwide celebration before the movie officially commences its wider theatrical rollout across domestic and international screens.
Nwaorgu Faustinus/Editor
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