Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=BKb2jVvXE2P Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter (VIDEO) Ayra Starr joins Hollywood cast for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ [7QBD7oris8J] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has been cast in the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling novel, ‘Children of Blood and Bone’. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, features a star-studded ensemble including Thuso Mbedu, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is set in a mystical African kingdom and follows a young woman’s quest to restore magic to her people. The film is currently in production, with principal photography having commenced in Lagos in February 2025. Paramount Pictures has scheduled the release for January 15, 2027, including engagements in IMAX. #NaijaEntertainmentNews #NigerianCelebs #NollywoodGist #AfrobeatMusic #AfricanEntertainment #NigerianMusicIndustry #NaijaMovieIndustry #NaijaCelebrities #NaijaEntertainmentTV #NigerianEntertainmentIndustry #NaijaShowbiz U6jAGOYJa2u 8Or9sK6SR3N sl7fHFGBBtL fxW3Efad6Hf
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has been cast in the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling novel, ‘Children of Blood and Bone’. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, features a star-studded ensemble including Thuso Mbedu, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is set in a mystical African kingdom and follows a young woman’s quest to restore magic to her people. The film is currently in production, with principal photography having commenced in Lagos in February 2025. Paramount Pictures has scheduled the release for January 15, 2027, including engagements in IMAX. #NaijaEntertainmentNews #NigerianCelebs #NollywoodGist #AfrobeatMusic #AfricanEntertainment #NigerianMusicIndustry #NaijaMovieIndustry #NaijaCelebrities #NaijaEntertainmentTV #NigerianEntertainmentIndustry #NaijaShowbiz U6jAGOYJa2u 8Or9sK6SR3N sl7fHFGBBtL fxW3Efad6Hf