Teniola Aladese Leads Cast of ‘We Must Begin Again, Together’

 Ferdinand Ekechukwu

Ahead of its wider release, short film “We Must Begin Again, Together” is scheduled to make its world premiere at the 23rd Afrika Film Festival Köln in Germany, running from 17 to 27 September 2026. Alongside the lead actress, Teniola Aladese, the production features Patrick Diabuah, Yetunde Oduwole, Sunday Joy, Kadejo Sogo and Rose Odika.

Directed by Adé Sultan Sangodoyin and produced by Melissa Adeyemo, the official teaser released recently introduces a gripping drama, the film tracks a woman’s world upending after uncovering a devastating double betrayal in a conservative town.

At the heart of the short is a cheating spouse. “Imagine discovering that your spouse is having an affair, only to find out the other person is your own sibling. That is the exact nightmare AMVCA award winning actress, Teniola Aladese’s character faces in the the upcoming short film, We Must Begin Again, Together,” a post teased.

The film explores the quiet, intense fallout of a double betrayal within a conservative town. When a woman’s world is upended by the ultimate family secret, she is forced to navigate a difficult path where keeping quiet means survival, but staying the same is impossible.

Written and directed by Adé Sultan Sangodoyin, the project was filmed in Ibadan. Producer Melissa Adeyemo—who produced the acclaimed film Eyimofe (This Is My Desire), alongside Sangodoyin as co-producer, leads the production team alongside Jamiu Shoyode.

Reflecting on the production journey, Sangodoyin shared just how much went into making the project a reality: “This film had its fair share of hills and dales, but it was carried through by the devotion, generosity and unwavering will of our cast and crew. Really proud to finally share the first glimpse.”