Dementia-themed
feature starring Wale Ojo to premiere in Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ohio, USA in April–May 2026, following selection at the Silicon
Valley African Film Festival and the Abuja Film
Festival.
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LIMBE, CAMEROON, FEBRUARY 2026
Check Sense Productions today announced the international premiere tour for
Lights Out, a feature-length psychological drama exploring dementia, memory,
and social stigma within African communities.
The film, directed by Enah Johnscott and produced by Carista Asonganyi and Buh Melvin (Baba Proxy), stars Nigerian actor Wale
Ojo alongside Shaffy Bello and Syndy Emade. Shot in Limbe, Cameroon in English
and Pidgin English, it follows Lucas a retired security guard placed in a
dementia care facility as deteriorating memory forces him to question whether
he is losing his mind or remembering a truth others want buried.
Premiere Schedule
April 18, 2026 Cameroon
Premiere
April 25, 2026 Côte d'Ivoire Premiere
May 2, 2026 Ohio, USA Premiere
About the Film
Lights Out (87 min., DCP)
challenges the widespread mischaracterisation of dementia and Alzheimer's across African communities as madness or moral failure,
making a case for empathy, informed care, and cultural
awareness.
"LIGHTS
OUT is more than a film it is a movement to raise awareness about the profound
effects of dementia on society and to spark conversations that lead to
understanding and care. Buh Melvin (Baba Proxy), Writer/Producer"
The film has screened at the
Silicon Valley African Film Festival (USA) and has been officially selected for
the Abuja Film Festival.
African Pictures International,
founded by Sahndra Fon Dufe, is supporting strategic communications and
premiere logistics across all three territories.
About Check Sense Productions
Check Sense Productions is a
Limbe, Cameroon-based production company dedicated to cinematic storytelling
that reflects African realities. Lights Out is its latest feature.
Media Contact
Carista Asonganyi, Check Sense Productions carista.a@checksenseproductions.com International Press & Industry:
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