Fashion Designer Reflects on Nigeria’s Reality After Watching ‘The Herd’ on Netflix

A Nigerian fashion designer, Tianah Jubilee, has shared her heartfelt reaction to Daniel Etim-Effiong’s debut film, The Herd, now streaming on Netflix.

Jubilee described the movie as more than entertainment, calling it a raw depiction of Nigeria’s current struggles.

“Watching The Herd on Netflix feels like watching Nigeria cry out loud,” Jubilee said. “It’s painful… because this movie isn’t just a story. It’s our reality. The fear, loss, unanswered questions so many families are living through it. It’s almost as if the filmmaker foresaw the storm.”

The Herd, a crime thriller set in Ekiti State, follows a wedding that turns into a fight for survival after the couple and other travelers are kidnapped by gunmen disguised as herdsmen.

The film first premiered in cinemas on October 17 before its Netflix release on November 21.

Jubilee urged Nigerians to watch the film, stressing that it provides a perspective beyond headlines:

“If you want to understand what is happening in Nigeria today, not from the news, but from the heart, please watch The Herd. It will break you… and open your eyes at the same time. Let it remind you that what we are living through is real, and something has to change.”

Since its release on Netflix, The Herd has drawn widespread attention for its realistic portrayal of societal challenges, leaving viewers moved and reflective about the daily struggles faced by Nigerians.