It’s the Blackness
With everything to lose… they dare not fail.
It’s the Blackness Synopsis
It’s The Blackness is a bold, funny, and heartfelt British-Nigerian and Caribbean comedy-drama set in London, following two young Black graduates as they navigate love, family, ambition, and identity—using humour to explore systemic discrimination and social realities in modern Britain.
It’s the Blackness is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hakeem Kae-Kazim with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Daniel Davids, Matthew James Morrison, Marcy Dolapo Oni and Kalu Ikeagwu.
- Director:
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim
- Writers:
- Dapo Oshiyemi
- Producers:
- Dapo Oshiyemi
- Cinematographer:
- Violetta D'Agata
- Production:
- Talking Drum Entertainment
- Status:
- Planned
It’s the Blackness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Davids
as Eniola Baba-Lola
Matthew James Morrison
as Jordan
- Marcy Dolapo Oni
Marcy Dolapo Oni
as Mrs. Baba-Lola
Kalu Ikeagwu
as Mr. Baba-Lola
Kierath Jandoo
as Monica
Nish Nathwani
as MR Chandra
- Isis Clunie
Isis Clunie
as Emma
- Philip Kay
Philip Kay
as Ewan
- Emily Milburn
Emily Milburn
as Lady Fenton
Varun Raj
as Jai
- Michaela Diamondi
Michaela Diamondi
as Gavina
Susan Akintomide
as Kemi
Key crew
Directed by Hakeem Kae-Kazim, written by Dapo Oshiyemi, produced by Dapo Oshiyemi.
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The main cast of It’s the Blackness includes Daniel Davids, Matthew James Morrison, Marcy Dolapo Oni, Kalu Ikeagwu and Kierath Jandoo. The film was directed by Hakeem Kae-Kazim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.