Victoria Volta pushes social change with Ije Awele

Actress and filmmaker, Victoria Volta, formerly known as Victoria Nwogu, has continued to draw attention to socially conscious storytelling through her involvement in the film, Ije Awele.

Volta recently joined the production team of the film at the Happy Woman Private Launch, an initiative under the Ministry of Women Affairs.

The event, which focused on celebrating and empowering women, provided a platform for conversations around the themes explored in the movie, including issues affecting women and children, resilience and healing.

Speaking on the significance of the event, Volta said the alignment between the film’s message and the initiative’s vision underscored the role of storytelling in addressing societal issues.

She noted that art becomes more meaningful when it reflects real-life conversations and experiences.

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“Ije Awele is not just a film to us. It is a story about survival, voice, and the importance of telling difficult truths,” she added.

A statement shared with Sunday Scoop noted that during the event, the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, engaged with members of the production team, while acknowledging the film’s message and encouraging the continued use of cinema as a tool for awareness and social change.

The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District and Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Ede Dafinone, also commended the production team, praising the film’s storytelling direction and emotional depth, noting its relevance to contemporary society.

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