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Yoruba Nollywood has welcomed a new family drama as Our Father (Bàbá Wa), written and produced by Aliu Gafar, officially premiered on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The movie was released at 6:00 p.m. on the Yoruba Tribe Studio YouTube channel, where it is available to viewers exclusively with English subtitles. The release provides audiences with an opportunity to experience a story built around family responsibilities, hidden truths and the difficult process of confronting the past.
Directed by Femi Are, Our Father (Bàbá Wa) features a cast of established Yoruba movie actors, including Saliu Gbolagade Gafar, popularly known as Ogboluke, Dele Odule, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Kunle Olarotimi Fakunle, Azeezat Surakat and Aliu Gafar.
A Story About Family Burdens
At the heart of Our Father is a family dealing with burdens that have accumulated over time. The movie explores how decisions made by parents can affect their children and future generations, particularly when important truths remain hidden.
The storyline centres on parental secrets and the consequences that emerge when members of a family are forced to confront matters that have long been kept away from them.
Rather than focusing solely on individual conflicts, the movie presents family relationships as complicated bonds shaped by love, responsibility, expectations and past mistakes.
The title Bàbá Wa, which translates to “Our Father”, also points towards the importance of fatherhood and the role parents play in shaping the lives of their children.
Secrets That Refuse To Stay Hidden
One of the major themes explored in the movie is the effect of secrets within a family.
In many families, difficult information is sometimes kept hidden in an attempt to protect loved ones or preserve peace. However, Our Father explores what happens when such secrets eventually come to light.
The revelation of long-kept truths can create resentment, confusion and division, forcing family members to reconsider everything they thought they knew about one another.
Through its dramatic storyline, the movie examines the emotional consequences of such revelations and the difficult choices that follow.
The Search For Reconciliation
Beyond the conflicts surrounding the family, Our Father also focuses on reconciliation.
The movie explores the possibility of repairing relationships after years of misunderstanding and emotional distance. Its narrative suggests that reconciliation can require honesty, forgiveness and a willingness to confront painful aspects of the past.
The ancestral element of the story further expands the family drama, connecting present-day struggles with the history and legacy passed down through generations.
This gives the film a broader focus beyond immediate family disagreements, highlighting how unresolved issues can continue to influence younger members of a family.
Strong Yoruba Cast
The movie brings together several familiar faces from the Yoruba film industry.
Saliu Gbolagade Gafar leads the cast alongside veteran actors Dele Odule and Binta Ayo Mogaji. Kunle Olarotimi Fakunle, Azeezat Surakat and Aliu Gafar also feature in the production.
With its combination of experienced actors and a storyline centred on family conflict, secrets and reconciliation, the movie is positioned as a dramatic addition to the Yoruba film space.
Now Streaming On YouTube
Our Father (Bàbá Wa) was initially announced for release on August 6 but the schedule was later adjusted to August 9.
The movie eventually premiered at 6:00 p.m. and is now available to stream on Yoruba Tribe Studio on YouTube, with English subtitles provided for a wider audience.
With its focus on parental secrets, family responsibilities and ancestral reconciliation, Our Father offers viewers a story about the consequences of the past and the possibility of rebuilding fractured family relationships.
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