Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Jim Iyke and Lilian Esoro star in Extra Mile, a drama directed by Kayode Kasum that will be released exclusively on virtual cinema platform Circuits on November 27, 2026.
Produced by Five2 Entertainment and distributed by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, the film follows a woman whose attempt to protect a friend leads to her imprisonment.
Johnson-Okojie plays Efemena, whose seemingly perfect life unravels after she intervenes in what she believes is her best friend Eniola’s abusive marriage. Implicated in a murder and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, she must uncover the lies behind her downfall and fight to reclaim her freedom.
Iyke plays Efemena’s husband, Tonye. The cast also includes Kehinde Bankole, Tina Mba, Femi Branch, Ayo Adesanya Hassan, Waje, Lizzy Jay, Mofe Duncan, Monica Friday, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Chinyere Wilfred and Taiwo Ajai-Lycett.
Kasum’s previous directing credits include Afamefuna: A Nwa-Boi Story, Soólè, Fate of Alakada and Quam’s Money.
Joy Grant-Ekong and Solate Ovundah-Akarolo produced the film under Five2 Entertainment. The company’s previous titles include Remi and Nneoma, A Night in 2005 and On The Edge.
Five2 Entertainment and Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution announced the release date, platform, and credits in a statement.
