Teniola Aladese Leads Cast of ‘We Must Begin Again, Together’

The short film 'We Must Begin Again, Together,' directed by Adé Sultan Sangodoyin and produced by Melissa Adeyemo, is set to make its world premiere at the 23rd Afrika Film Festival Köln in Germany. The festival runs from September 17 to 27, 2026.

The film features Teniola Aladese in the lead role, alongside Patrick Diabuah, Yetunde Oduwole, Sunday Joy, Kadejo Sogo, and Rose Odika. The recently released official teaser introduces a gripping drama centered on a woman whose world is upended after discovering a devastating double betrayal within her conservative town. The core of the narrative involves a cheating spouse, with Aladese's character facing the nightmare of finding out her spouse's affair is with her own sibling.

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Imagine discovering that your spouse is having an affair, only to find out the other person is your own sibling. That is the exact nightmare AMVCA award winning actress, Teniola Aladese’s character faces in the the upcoming short film, We Must Begin Again, Together.

'We Must Begin Again, Together' delves into the quiet yet intense fallout of such a profound family secret. The protagonist is forced to navigate a difficult path where silence might mean survival, but remaining unchanged is impossible. Filmed in Ibadan, the project was brought to life by a dedicated cast and crew, according to Sangodoyin, who also co-produced the acclaimed film 'Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)' with Adeyemo.

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This film had its fair share of hills and dales, but it was carried through by the devotion, generosity and unwavering will of our cast and crew. Really proud to finally share the first glimpse.