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CJ Obasi to Direct Biopic on Ugandan Athlete

Updated 2026-06-24 16:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Director CJ Obasi is set to produce and direct a biopic based on the life of Ugandan distance runner-turned-politician Julius Achon. The project marks Obasi's next feature film.

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CJ Obasi To Co-Write & Direct ‘The Boy Who Runs,’ A Biopic Based On The Life Of Ugandan Distance Runner Turned Politician Julius Achon

EXCLUSIVE: Mami Wata filmmaker CJ Obasi has set his next feature project. Obasi will produce, direct, and co-write The Boy Who Runs, a biopic based on the life of the Ugandan athlete Julius Achon. Obasi is co-writing the screenplay with Kirimi Kiage and Teddy Gitau. Kudi Maradzika is attached as th

2026-06-24 16:11 UTC