Nigerian actor and author, Keren Uzo, says her short film, ‘All About the Numbers’, is sparking conversations around the emotional toll of workplace pressure and the need for healthier work environments.
In a statement on Saturday, Uzo said the film’s final screening in Lagos brought together professionals, creatives, mental health advocates and human resources leaders to discuss workplace burnout, toxic work culture and mental well-being.
She said the premiere, held in partnership with the Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI), was designed to go beyond entertainment by encouraging audiences to confront often-overlooked workplace challenges.
According to her, the post-screening discussions examined emotional self-awareness, healthy boundaries, professional support and the responsibility of organisations to create psychologically safe work environments.
“We have become more comfortable talking about mental health but we do not always talk about what comes next.
“Awareness is important but healing also requires action.
“We must normalise not only the conversation but also the solutions,” she said.
Uzo, who is also a brand strategist, said the film provided workers and employers an opportunity to reflect on the human cost of work cultures driven by targets and performance metrics, while also fostering discussions on practical strategies for mental well-lbeing.
She said ‘All About the Numbers’, her debut as a film producer, also reflected almost a decade of experience at the intersection of storytelling, branding and social impact, with film now serving as another platform for driving cultural conversations.
She further said she had worked with founders and organisations on authentic storytelling and strategic communications, an experience she said provided a foundation for using creative projects to address social issues.
Uzo, who is also the author of ‘How To Be Single’, said her work across film, literature, marketing and advocacy remains focused on using storytelling to encourage conversations around mental health, workplace culture and broader social issues.
She added that the reception to the screening had reinforced plans to leverage film, conversation and community engagement in addressing social concerns, while also creating avenues for collaboration with brands, institutions and global partners committed to social impact.
