Nemsia Studios Release The Fire and The Moth on Prime Video Following Private Screening in Lagos

Nemsia Studios is proud to announce the official release of The Fire and The Moth, a gripping action-crime thriller now available on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Taiwo Egunjobi and produced by Emiola Fagbenle, the film explores art smuggling, power, and survival through a bold, Afro-Western lens.

 Ahead of the release, an exclusive private screening was held on May 14 at Alliance Française, Lagos, where invited guests, cast, and crew came together for an intimate viewing experience. The screening kicked off at 6:00 PM and wrapped with a standing ovation from a captivated audience. A post-screening Q&A followed, giving attendees a chance to engage with the actors and gain insight into the creative journey behind the project.

L-R Keppy Ekpenyong Bassey, William Benson, Ini Dima-Okojie, Tayo Faniran, and Director Taiwo Egunjobi

The Fire and The Moth stars Tayo Faniran as Saba, a reluctant smuggler caught in a deadly web after stealing a rare Ife Bronze head. With powerful performances from Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ini Dima-Okojie, Olarotimi Fakunle,  Keppy Ekpenyong Bassey, and William Benson, the film blends suspense, sharp visuals, and an emotional undertone that lingers long after the credits roll. The story, written by Isaac Ayodeji, has been praised for its originality and strong cultural relevance. 

With its global launch on Prime Video, The Fire and The Moth is poised to introduce audiences everywhere to a new kind of Nigerian cinema, visually bold, thematically daring, and deeply rooted in authentic African storytelling. Note that on May 9th, Nemsia Studios released After 30 movie earlier, maintaining the number one position on Amazon Prime Video Nigeria for over eight days. 

Watch  The Fire and The Moth Now on Prime Video.

Tayo Faniran as Saba

Jimmy Jean-Louis as The Contractor

Olarotimi Fakunle as Opa Stephens

Ini Dima-Okojie as Abike