26/05/2026
There seems to be trouble in paradise and serious tension brewing within BRS Studios, the production company co-founded by industry veterans Joy Efe Odiete, Ramsey Nouah, and Chris Odeh.
The company was launched in 2024 with a bold vision to push African storytelling to even greater heights, but that dream may now be facing one of its biggest tests yet.💔💔💔
According to reports, Ramsey Nouah and Joy Efe Odiete filed a petition against their business partner, Chris Odeh, accusing him of misappropriating ₦180 million meant for three movie productions. The development has since led to Chris being suspended by the Association of Movie Producers (AMP).
AMP revealed that during a disciplinary hearing, Chris allegedly admitted to misappropriating the funds and agreed to a repayment plan.
However, things reportedly took another turn when the first ₦60 million cheque, dated April 30, 2026, bounced due to insufficient funds.
It was said that Chris knew the account was empty yet allowed Ramsey to go to the bank.
Following the incident, members of the guild have reportedly been advised to exercise caution in any business dealings involving Chris until his suspension is lifted.
BRS Studios is known for projects like Tokunbo and had quickly positioned itself as one of the most ambitious collaborations in Nollywood.
In 2025, the studio announced three major productions: Stitches directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Iwa Akwa directed by Ernest Obi, and Dambe directed by Ramsey Nouah himself.
Chris Odeh was also involved in producing sequels and reboots such as Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, Nneka the Pretty Serpent, and Aki and Pawpaw.
Sad to see Chris dragging his reputation to the mud. Would anyone want to work with him again after this?