An adaptation of Anietie Isong’s award-winning novel, Radio Sunrise, is set for release on October 1, 2025.

The feature film is produced by Emem Isong of Royal Arts Academy and directed by Uduak Isong of Closer Pictures. Shot across Lagos State and the Niger Delta, the production lists Kenneth Ochije, Emmanuel Ekpenyong, and Anietie Isong as executive producers.

The cast features some of Nollywood’s finest, including Bimbo Ademoye, Maurice Sam, Akin Lewis, Uche Montana, Pere Egbi, Tomi Ojo, and Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni.

Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2017, Radio Sunrise was longlisted for the 9mobile Prize for Literature and won the prestigious McKitterick Prize. The satirical novel explores the commercialization of journalism alongside the socio-political challenges of the Niger Delta.

Speaking on the adaptation, director Uduak Isong shared the personal resonance of the story. “Telling this story has been deeply personal for me. As someone from the Niger Delta, I’ve witnessed the struggles and quiet resilience of people in the region. Radio Sunrise gives voice to realities that are often overlooked,” she said.

Producer Emem Isong described the project as both “personal and timely,” while the author, Anietie Isong—who is also the sibling of both the director and producer—expressed excitement about seeing his work brought to life by family.