At NECLive 2025, filmmaker Chris Ihidero shared a major milestone for his latest project, announcing that their new film, Never Far Away, achieved 1.2 million views in just six days.
He revealed that when the film was first released on the YouTube channel, the platform had just over 500 subscribers, but following the film’s explosive reception, the channel has now grown to more than 8,000 subscribers, a testament to the film’s impact and audience appeal.
Ihidero noted that this success underscores the rising demand for compelling African storytelling and highlights the importance of quality production, strategic distribution, and understanding audience behaviour in the digital age.
