‘3 Cold Dishes’: A Pan-African Cinematic Journey Beyond the Screen

Set to premiere this November, ‘3 Cold Dishes’ is more than just another Nollywood film-it is rapidly becoming a landmark Pan-African cinematic experience. Directed by Asurf Oluseyi and executive produced by global music icon Burna Boy, the thriller delves into the harrowing yet inspiring stories of three women who seek justice years after being trafficked across African borders.

From Film to Reality: The Pan-African Road Tour

In an innovative extension of the film’s narrative, Mikano Motors has partnered to launch a seven-day 3 Cold Dishes Road Tour spanning from Lagos, Nigeria, to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This immersive campaign retraces the routes central to the film’s plot, offering audiences a tangible connection to the story’s themes and settings.

The journey will cover seven key cities before looping back to Lagos. Influencers specializing in travel and lifestyle will traverse these routes in Mikano’s robust CS95 SUVs and trucks, visiting iconic filming locations, including UNESCO World Heritage sites. They will also recreate pivotal scenes from the movie, donning authentic costumes from the production.

Connecting Audiences to the Heart of the Story

“While the film confronts the grim reality of trafficking across African nations, it also celebrates the continent’s rich culture, cuisine, and languages. This road tour invites viewers to immerse themselves in that vibrant world,” said Oluseyi.

Mikano Motors’ involvement as the official automotive partner underscores the themes of resilience and cross-border mobility central to the film. The company will provide vehicles not only for the road tour but also for the cast and crew throughout the promotional campaign.

Oluseyi remarked, “Mikano Motors embodies strength, dependability, and sophistication-qualities that resonate deeply with the spirit of ‘3 Cold Dishes.’ Together, we are steering this powerful narrative across Africa and beyond.”

Milestones in a Groundbreaking Pan-African Production

• Filming commenced in 2023 across Lagos, Cotonou, and Abidjan, marking a rare collaboration between African and European production teams.
• Burna Boy premiered the film’s first teaser at Paris’s Stade de France before an audience of 80,000, signaling the project’s international reach.
• Early accolades include Septimius Awards nominations for Best Actress (Osas Ighodaro) and Best Screenplay (Tomi Adesina).
• The UK world premiere is scheduled for October 3, 2025, at Cineworld O2 in London, coinciding with Nigeria’s Independence Day festivities.

‘3 Cold Dishes’: Storyline, Cast, and Release Schedule

Executive produced by Burna Boy, ‘3 Cold Dishes’ follows Esosa, Fatouma, and Giselle as they reunite 17 years after being trafficked, determined to reclaim justice on their own terms. Filmed across Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mauritania, the movie weaves themes of survival, sisterhood, and Pan-African identity.

Co-directed by Apolline Traoré, the film features a stellar ensemble cast including Nollywood stars Osas Ighodaro, Wale Ojo, Femi Jacobs, Ruby Akubueze, Brutus Richard, and Gregory Ojefua. It also showcases prominent Ivorian talents Fat Toure and Maud Guerard, alongside Senegalese actors Amelie Mbaye and the late Mentor Ba.

The world premiere will take place on October 3, 2025, at Cineworld Cinemas O2 in London, supported by Cokobar and Evrit Films. Following this, the film will debut in Lagos on November 6, 2025, with subsequent exclusive screenings across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Cameroon, and the UK starting November 7.

From November 28, the thriller will expand its reach to audiences in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Benin, Togo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Tunisia, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Djibouti. The Canadian premiere is slated for December 16, 2025.