Alive Till Dawn is an upcoming Nigerian horror-thriller and one of the first mainstream zombie genre films from Nollywood. The movie is slated for a nationwide cinema release on January 30, 2026.
The story unfolds in a Nigerian city suddenly struck by a zombie outbreak. A diverse group of survivors—including a police officer, ex-convicts, and a stranded woman—find themselves trapped inside a building as the undead close in. Facing fear, distrust, and imminent danger, the group must navigate a perilous night, fighting to survive until dawn.
🎬 Cast & Crew:
Director: Sulaiman Omotola Ogegbe
Producer: Leo Obienyi (co-produced by Uzor Arukwe)
Writer: Daisy Olowu
Main Cast: Uzor Arukwe as Badu, Sunshine Rosman as Alex, Michael Dappa as Isaac, Chisom Agoawuike & Sani Mu’azu
As a zombie horror-thriller, Alive Till Dawn represents a bold move into a genre rarely explored in Nigerian cinema. Its release is generating excitement as a potentially genre-expanding project, offering fresh storytelling possibilities for Nollywood.
