{{Short description|2026 Nigerian drama film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox film | image = Theatrical_poster_of_Nigerian_film,_Aba_Blues.jpg | caption = Promotional poster | director = Jack'enneth Opukeme | writer = Jack'enneth Opukeme | producer = Barbara Babarinsa | starring = {{plainlist| *Angel Anosike *Jide Kene Achufusi *Nelson Enwerem }} | cinematography = | editing = | music = | studio = Inkblot Studios | distributor = FilmOne Distributions | released = {{Film date|2026|df=y}} | country = Nigeria | language = English }}
'''''Aba Blues''''' is a 2026 Nigerian drama film, produced by Barbara Babarinsa, written and directed by Jack'enneth Opukeme. The film stars Angel Anosike, Jide Kene Achufusi, and Nelson Enwerem. It is distributed by FilmOne Distributions.<ref name="WKMU" />
==Background== ''Aba Blues'' is set in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.<ref name="Nollywood " /> The director, in an interview, pointed out that "Aba has a rhythm you cannot ignore. That rhythm shaped the tone, the pacing, and the emotional core of the story".<ref name="ThisDay" /> It was a joint work of Inkblot studios and FilmOne Distributions, with the latter as the distributor. The promotional poster was first released on 27 February 2026,<ref name="Nollywood " /> and the film had its theatrical release on 20 March 2026.<ref name="ThisDay" /> ==Cast== * Angel Anosike * Jide Kene Achufusi * Nelson Enwerem * Odunlade Adekola * Toni Tones
==Reception== The film recorded N19.9 million naira at the box office during its opening weekend.<ref name="Vanguard" />
==References== {{reflist|refs= <ref name="ThisDay">{{Cite news |title='Aba Blues' Goes to Cinemas in March |newspaper=This Day |date=1 March 2026 |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/03/01/aba-blues-goes-to-cinemas-in-march/ |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> <ref name="WKMU">{{cite web |title=New in Nigeria: Movies and TV Shows to Watch this March 2026 |website=What Kept Me Up |date=1 March 2026 |url=https://whatkeptmeup.com/preview/new-in-nigeria-movies-and-tv-shows-to-watch-this-march-2026/ |access-date=24 March 2026}}</ref> <ref name="Nollywood ">{{cite web |last=Kalu |first=Esther |title=Jack'enneth Opukeme Releases First Poster for "Aba Blues" |website=Nollywood Reporter |date=27 February 2026 |url=https://thenollywoodreporter.com/news/aba-blues-gets-official-poster-ahead-march-release/ |access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> <ref name="Vanguard">{{Cite news |title='Aba Blues' makes N19.9m at box office |newspaper=Vanguard|date=24 March 2026 |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/aba-blues-makes-n19-9m-at-box-office/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=25 March 2026}}</ref> }} ==External links== * {{IMDb title|tt40336019}}
Category: 2026 Nigerian films Category:2026 drama films Category:Nigerian drama films Category:English-language Nigerian films Category:2026 English-language films Category:English-language drama films