Shining Star

Ofoma suffers relentless and brutal abuse from his stepfather, Ehis. Ofoma’s mother, Endurance, endures her son’s suffering in silence, unable to confront her husband. Despite the abuse, Ofoma has an unwavering love for baseball. This passion leads to trouble when Ehis wrongly accuses him of stealing money to watch baseball games.

Directed by Great Valentine Edochie, Shining Star leans on a strong ensemble — Bimbo Ademoye, Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga, Ernest Obi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2024.