Gideon Okeke stars In international film The Missing Chord

Nigerian actor Gideon Okeke stars in the international short film The Missing Chord, a music-driven romantic drama that brings together creatives from the UK, Nigeria, and Ghana. Written, produced, and directed by Bibi Shadbolt, a UK-based Ghanaian filmmaker, the 19-minute film showcases African storytelling through international collaboration.

Okeke plays Emeka, a talented but struggling Nigerian musician, whose dreams have been repeatedly shattered. As he grapples with his self-worth, Emeka travels to Ghana where a chance encounter transforms his life. The film, featuring music by acclaimed African artists and original compositions, explores themes of identity, ambition, resilience, and self-belief.

Shadbolt, known for her feature film Afua’s Diary, aims to tell African stories with universal appeal. She shared her thoughts on the film and the casting of Okeke, emphasizing that it's about the moments when rejection makes us question our worth and how one person believing in us can help us regain lost confidence. Shadbolt sees The Missing Chord as a proof of concept for the upcoming feature film, There's Love in the Lyrics, which will feature more Nigerian and Ghanaian talent.