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A grieving mother. Five people with secrets. Akay Mason’s Five Figurines brings revenge, privilege and a chilling search for answers to Nigerian cinemas on November 13, 2026.
What happens when a mother’s demand for justice threatens to expose everything a privileged circle would rather keep hidden?
That question sets the stage for Five Figurines, the upcoming revenge mystery directed and co-produced by Akay Mason.
Scheduled for a nationwide Nigerian cinema release on November 13, 2026, with distribution by Cinemax, the film combines a suspicious death, dangerous secrets and the unsettling presence of five wooden carvings.
It also marks a significant creative step for Mason: the debut feature of his production company, Element 24 Media.
One Death Sets a Dangerous Mystery in Motion
At the heart of the story is Innocent, a young man whose mysterious death leaves his mother searching for answers.
Her loss draws attention to a circle of people whose polished appearances conceal troubled relationships. As suspicion spreads, friendships become harder to trust and buried betrayals begin to matter.
According to Nollycritic’s trailer coverage, the mystery is connected to five ancient-looking wooden carvings, linking the figurines to the secrets and fates of people within the group.
The title, then, points to something more unsettling than decorative objects. These carvings sit at the center of a story where grief and fear threaten to unravel an entire circle.
When the Search for Justice Turns Toward Vengeance
This mother’s response to tragedy takes the film beyond a straightforward investigation.
In his interview with OYA Magazine, Mason describes a grieving market woman who turns to African mysticism in pursuit of revenge. Her struggle brings the relationship between wealth and justice into focus.
That premise gives the suspense a pointed social question: How can someone demand accountability when the people involved have the status and resources to protect themselves?
For viewers, the intrigue lies in watching those pressures collide. The film’s setup invites questions about concealed guilt, unequal power and what happens when a demand for answers becomes a demand for punishment.
A Cast That Gives Nollywood Fans Plenty to Discuss
The ensemble brings together familiar faces from different corners of Nollywood.
Ini Edo, Ireti Doyle and Bimbo Akintola feature alongside Odunlade Adekola, Mike Ezuruonye and Wumi Toriola.
Uche Montana, Clinton Joshua and Chimezie Imo also appear in the film, adding younger screen talent to a cast with substantial experience.
For an ensemble mystery, that mix creates an appealing prospect: several recognisable performers sharing a story in which trust, suspicion and shifting loyalties can drive the tension.
Who will audiences believe? And whose character will give them the strongest reason to be suspicious?
Akay Mason Takes Greater Ownership Behind the Camera
For Mason, Five Figurines represents a change in how he approaches filmmaking.
In his OYA Magazine interview, he explains that founding Element 24 Media grew from a desire for greater creative ownership after working as a director for hire.
Taking on producing responsibilities means engaging with more than performances and camera choices. Budgets, schedules and the decisions needed to get a film made become part of the creative responsibility.
Mason directed and co-produced the project, with Becca Ashang serving as producer and Eno Enoch Eje as executive producer, according to OYA Magazine’s release report.
The result is a career milestone whose significance extends beyond opening weekend: Mason is helping build the production foundation for the stories he wants to tell.
November 13: A Date for Mystery Fans to Watch
With Cinemax handling distribution, Five Figurines is heading for Nigerian cinemas with a premise built around emotional stakes and uncertainty.
Its appeal will depend on how those elements come together on screen: the mother’s grief, the group’s hidden conflicts and the role of the figurines in the unfolding mystery.
For Nollywood fans who enjoy a story that makes everyone look suspicious, this is an upcoming release worth keeping on the radar.
Join the Conversation
What draws you into a revenge mystery first: the search for the culprit, the characters’ secrets or the question of whether justice will ever be served?
And which member of the Five Figurines cast are you most excited to watch?
Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation with the Nollywood Spotlight community.
Sources
Source links used to research and verify this article:
OYA Magazine — Akay Mason’s Thriller ‘Five Figurines’ Opens November 13
OYA Magazine — Akay Mason on Producing ‘Five Figurines’, Creative Control and Ownership
The Nollywood Reporter — Akay Mason Returns With Murder Mystery “Five Figurines”
Nollycritic — Five Figurines: See the Trailer for Akay Mason’s New Thriller
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