In a bid to challenge the stigmas surrounding menstruation, Nigerian filmmaker Imoh Eboh has released a short film titled “28 Days”.

The film, which premiered on Menstrual Health Day (May 28), offers an accessible journey through the phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle, demystifying a process that is often silenced or misunderstood. The five-minute film uses storytelling, science, and emotion to educate viewers about the menstrual cycle, shedding light on the often-misunderstood process.

Eboh who is creative producer and co-founder of Sweet Potato Media, said, “many years ago, menstruation was seen as unclean, but it is a normal, healthy part of being a woman. I wanted to create something that made the menstrual cycle easy to understand and not something shameful.”

The film’s screening event, held in Lagos and simultaneously in Abuja and Ilupeju, Lagos, brought together educators, health professionals, creatives, students, and advocates.

The event stressed the importance of inclusive conversations, with men participating in the discussions and acknowledging the need to break the silence surrounding menstruation.

Eboh emphasised that “28 Days” is more than a film; it’s a cultural intervention and a call to action to celebrate womanhood and honor the power of the menstrual cycle.

The filmmaker is collaborating with other menstrual health ambassadors to develop more educational content, aiming to make the world a period-friendly place and empower women to understand and speak about their bodies without fear or shame.