Eight years ago, The Families was not just a stage play, it was a declaration On April 18th, 2018, The Families was first staged at the 34 Artillery Regiment, Obinze Barracks, Imo State during the first private dinner and official launch of HUG Media Concept. That night marked the birth of a vision rooted in…

  Abuja, Nigeria – 21 January 2026 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Wambui Chege, Host and Founder of Hideout Podcast (Kenya), as Head of Partnerships and Digital Strategy. In this role, Wambui will lead strategic partnerships, guide creative collaborations, and oversee initiatives to expand HUG Media Concept’s reach locally and internationally. She…

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say Thank you. This year tested HUG Media Concept in ways we had never experienced before: financially, emotionally, and structurally. Yet, through resilience, collaboration, and the support of people like you, we stood our ground and continued to tell stories that matter.…

Some stories don’t start on set; they start in the streets. A young queer boy in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria was lured into a kito (setup) trap. He was ambushed, humiliated, and stripped of his dignity simply because of who he is. Scared and traumatized, he had nowhere to turn; until a paralegal…

Nigerian films are making it to the big Film Festivals: Cannes, Sundance, Berlinale, TIFF and so on.We’re on the map.But… are we really home? Are we reaching the market woman in Onitsha?The hairdresser in Obalende?The schoolboy or girl in Okigwe who wants to see someone like them on screen? A lot of the celebrated Nigerian…

As digital streaming reshapes cinema, Nollywood stands at a crossroads where tradition meets innovation. At HUG Media Concept, we push boundaries to amplify African narratives globally. Joining industry leaders at Communiqué IRL, we engaged in vital discussions on Nollywood’s future in streaming, reinforcing our mission to drive impactful storytelling. Presented by Filmmakers Mart and Rollpay…

Dear Friends, Supporters, and Change-Makers, As we close the chapter in 2024, we are filled with gratitude and determination. This year has been a journey of turning wounds into wisdom, challenges into victories, and silence into stories. For HUG Media Concept, 2024 was a testament to the power of resilience and the transformative potential of…

We’re excited to introduce Faith Idodia as the newest executive producer for Ima’mi! Joining us in the post-production stage. Faith is a Nigerian based in the Netherlands and an advocate for social justice, especially for marginalized communities—a value that resonates deeply with our mission for Ima’mi. Faith’s commitment to championing minority voices brings a vital…

Hug Media Concept is excited to announce that Kelvin Okoroji and Nnamdi Daniels have joined our company as executive team members. Their inclusion represents a major milestone in our quest to create bold films in African cinema Kelvin (Childs) Okoroji is a journalist, media personality, and film critic. In 2019, he contributed to the weekly…

HUG Media Concept Nigeria proudly announces that its highly anticipated Queer Royalty film, “Ima’mi,” has entered the post-production phase following a 32-day shoot in the cities of Port Harcourt, Owerri, and Calabar. This groundbreaking film, directed by award winning filmmaker Godwin Harrison, promises to deliver a unique and powerful narrative that explores themes of identity,…