The Dying of the Light - Official Teaser
Published 3 Nov 2025
LOGLINE Two Detectives hunt a vengeful killer targeting corrupt leaders, uncovering a web of betrayal and systemic rot that forces them to confront justice, vengeance, and personal loss. SYNOPSIS Inspired by historic events, The Dying of the Light by Chukwuka “ChukySmiles” Ndife is a gripping Nigerian crime drama. Superintendent Danjuma Okoro investigates a series of brutal murders targeting corrupt politicians and former vigilantes, each marked by the chilling phrase “Those who live by the sword.” Partnered with the volatile Detective Nwagu, Okoro uncovers a web of corruption linked to a defunct vigilante group and a powerful senator. As the killer’s identity unravels, Okoro confronts personal loss and systemic betrayal in a haunting tale of vengeance, redemption, and justice.
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LOGLINE Two Detectives hunt a vengeful killer targeting corrupt leaders, uncovering a web of betrayal and systemic rot that forces them to confront justice, vengeance, and personal loss. SYNOPSIS Inspired by historic events, The Dying of the Light by Chukwuka “ChukySmiles” Ndife is a gripping Nigerian crime drama. Superintendent Danjuma Okoro investigates a series of brutal murders targeting corrupt politicians and former vigilantes, each marked by the chilling phrase “Those who live by the sword.” Partnered with the volatile Detective Nwagu, Okoro uncovers a web of corruption linked to a defunct vigilante group and a powerful senator. As the killer’s identity unravels, Okoro confronts personal loss and systemic betrayal in a haunting tale of vengeance, redemption, and justice.
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