The Serpent’s Gift doesn’t just whisper suspense—it chants it, echoes it, and throws in a thunderclap or two for good measure. Directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Winifred Mena–Ajakpovi, this brand-new Nollywood thriller comes loaded with betrayal, ancestral tension, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Tina Mba is in her commanding element (because when is she not?), joined by Beverly Osu, Daniel Etim Effiong, Linda Ejiofor–Suleiman, Ric Hassani and more. The story follows Ijeoma, the widow of a wealthy businessman whose death sets off a spiritual chain reaction. What was meant to be a funeral turns into a full-blown unveiling of bloodlines, power struggles and otherworldly warnings.
The vibes? Chinua Achebe meets eerie inheritance drama. Shot entirely in Nigeria and rooted deep in Igbo cosmology, The Serpent’s Gift plays with what’s seen, what’s sensed, and what’s spiritually off-limits.
And yes—there’s drama. Not your everyday-slap-and-walk-out type. We’re talking ritual dreams, coded proverbs, and the kind of tension that makes you want to call your grandmother for clarification.
The Serpent’s Gift hits cinemas nationwide on August 29. Come for the mystery, stay for the goosebumps.