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TITLE:
The Heartbeat Of The Village

LOCATION:
The film is set in the picturesque and charming village of Wakama, nestled in the verdant hills of central Nigeria, near a peaceful and meandering river. Wakama is full of charm: mud houses with thatched roofs, red dirt roads, bustling market squares, lush farmland, and sacred forests that hold ancient secrets. The village is a unique character: quiet in the morning, bustling at noon, and wrapped in the sound of crickets at night.

It’s the kind of place where everyone knows each other and secrets pass faster than the wind. The traditional eggon architecture, indigenous clothing, and community life make it visually captivating, culturally profound, and perfect for a rich plot full of drama, laughter, and meaning.

SYNOPSIS:
The story follows AUSHENZI, a young woman born and raised in the town of Lafia, who is forced to return to WAKAMA following the sudden death of her estranged father, the village chief. She is a modern, sharp-tongued woman with an independent career. But he is about to inherit more than land, a community, a legacy, and a family feud that has simmered for decades.

According to village custom, the next leader must be of male descent. However, AUSHENZI was her father’s only child. The elders are divided: some believe the law must be upheld, others believe AUSHENZI is destined for leadership, especially after a mysterious traditional priest confirms a prophecy about an "urban lion" who will save the village.

AUSHENZI’s presence caused a stir, especially with the elder TSAKU, her late father’s brother, who had been eyeing the chiefship. A power struggle ensues, laced with family secrets, romantic tension, and spiritual twists.

AUSHENZI soon finds herself in the midst of a moral and cultural battle: modern life versus tradition. She must navigate village politics, ancestral customs, betrayal, and even love, as she reunites with AWAYIMA, her childhood friend, widow, and village teacher, who still has a passion for her.

CUSTOMS:
The film is full of colorful customs and rituals. From the WAKAMA Festival (royal celebration) to EGGON (new yam festival) and secret initiations, the audience is deeply immersed in EGGON’s heritage. Songs, drums, local food and peanut blessings, moonlit stories, and masks fill the screen with authenticity and emotion. Customs also cause conflict: succession laws, expectations about women’s roles, and a mysterious temple in a sacred forest where villagers claim their ancestors still speak through spirit.

CHARACTER:
AUSHENZI (The Good Way): Beautiful, bold, and teasing. She represents the modern Nigerian woman: torn between ambition and heritage. Her personality evolves dramatically, going from a reluctant visitor to a respected leader.

Old Tsaku: Wise and traditional. He wears his rosary proudly and believes the village should never be led by a woman. His fear of losing power could be dangerous.

Awayima: Quiet, intelligent, and self-effacing. A widowed teacher who believed in combining tradition and progress. He is Aushenzi’s moral compass and prudent love interest.

Mama Asheezi: Village gossip and herbalist. Funny and unpredictable, she acts as comic relief, but also possesses profound wisdom. She knows everyone’s secrets and uses them for good and evil.

Awazi Priest: Mysterious and feared. She is the spiritual guardian of wakama. She spoke with myths and danced with spirits. She was the first to acknowledge Aushenzi’s fate. Oshla and Esla: Aushenzi cousins, torn between loyalty to their family and the temptations of the truth. They represent a younger generation of villagers who want change but fear disaster.

WHY IT’S WORTH WATCHING
The film is an emotional roller coaster: funny, emotional, suspenseful, and spiritual. It combines comedy (Mama Asheazi’s antics and village wanderlust), drama (the Aushenzi wars), romance, and culture (parties and customs). Audiences are captivated not only by plot twists, but also by stunning landscapes and rich cultural backdrops. The film celebrates women’s identity, heritage, and power without disrespecting tradition. It shows how love, truth, and unity can break even the strongest customs. In the end, Aushenzi proved that leadership isn’t about gender, it’s about heart and vision.

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Written by: Nathaniel Gabriel Ameka
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