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Kayode Kasum’s Extra Mile stars Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Lilian Esoro and Jim Iyke, with an exclusive online release on Circuits TV planned for November 2026.
Extra Mile is set to expand Nollywood’s growing virtual-cinema pipeline, pairing director Kayode Kasum with Mercy Johnson-Okojie for an exclusive release on Circuits TV. The digital-first project also features Lilian Esoro and Jim Iyke, giving the crime-tinged drama a recognisable ensemble as Nigerian filmmakers continue exploring online distribution beyond conventional cinemas.
A notable cast for Extra Mile
According to an announcement from Tribe Nation, Kasum directs Johnson-Okojie, Esoro and Iyke alongside an ensemble cast. The combination brings together established screen personalities under a filmmaker whose involvement gives the project additional visibility among Nollywood audiences.
Five2 Entertainment is behind the film, while Tribe Nation is handling its distribution exclusively through Circuits TV. Although detailed plot information was not included in the supplied announcement, the project is described as a drama with crime elements. That positioning suggests a story built around higher stakes than a conventional domestic drama, but further narrative details remain undisclosed.
A release date that still needs clarification
The announcement places the planned Extra Mile release in November 2026, but it presents conflicting premiere dates. Its headline and introductory deck state November 27, while the body of the announcement twice identifies November 26.
Until Tribe Nation, Five2 Entertainment or Circuits TV issues a correction or further confirmation, viewers should treat the exact premiere day as unsettled. What is clear from the announcement is that the film is intended to arrive exclusively through Circuits TV rather than through a traditional theatrical rollout.
Why the Circuits release matters
For Nollywood, the release strategy is as significant as the cast. Virtual cinemas give producers and distributors another route for presenting new Nigerian films directly to connected audiences, including viewers who may not have convenient access to theatrical screenings.
An exclusive platform release can also concentrate discovery, marketing and viewing in one digital destination. For filmmakers, such arrangements offer another option within an industry already balancing cinemas, streaming services, television and YouTube film releases.
Extra Mile therefore represents more than fresh Nollywood movie release news. Its arrival will provide another test of how established actors, recognised directors and platform exclusivity can support Nigeria’s evolving digital film economy. Confirmation of the precise November date will be the next important update for prospective viewers.
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