{
  "id": 17493177,
  "title": "Gideon Okeke stars In international film The Missing Chord",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/gideon-okeke-stars-in-international-film-the-missing-chord-17493177",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T23:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/gideon-okeke-stars-in-international-film-the-missing-chord/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian actor Gideon Okeke stars in The Missing Chord, a new international film that blends music, romance, drama and humour. The 19-minute short film is a collaboration between filmmakers from the United Kingdom, Nigeria and Ghana, produced by BOS Films UK. Okeke plays Emeka, a talented Nigerian musician who faces repeated rejection and questions his talent and self-worth. The film explores themes of identity, artistic ambition, resilience and the courage to believe in oneself. It also features music by celebrated African artists, along with original compositions. Director Bibi Shadbolt, known for her international film Afua’s Diary, cast Okeke for his ability to bring strength and vulnerability to Emeka's character. Shadbolt hopes the film will resonate with audiences across cultures and inspire them to see their own worth in Emeka's journey.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke stars as a struggling musician in ‘The Missing Chord,’ a new romantic drama from UK, Nigerian and Ghanaian creative talent. Read More: https://punchng.com/gideon-okeke-stars-in-international-film-the-missing-chord/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}