Julianah Abejide, a Nigerian-Canadian tech professional, is making a bold entrance into the world of film with the release of her debut short film, Edge of Darkness. Set to premiere on YouTube this Easter weekend, the project marks a significant shift for Julianah, who is best known for her award-winning career in IT and her dedication to empowering women and youth in technology.
Now, she’s channeling her voice through storytelling with the launch of The Priesthood Productions, a faith-based platform focused on spiritual narratives rooted in real-life experiences.
‘Edge of Darkness’ is deeply personal. It draws from the hidden emotional and spiritual battles often faced by members of the Nigerian diaspora, particularly African women striving to build new lives in Canada. Through powerful visuals, silence, and scripture, the film explores how faith becomes a lifeline in moments of deep uncertainty and pain. The movie stars exceptional talents such as Eseosa Bernard, Ayobami Awe and
Soledayo Adegbite and other great actors.
“For many of us, leaving home to pursue better opportunities doesn’t erase the hardships, it simply changes them,” Julianah shares. “This story was born from the quiet battles I’ve seen and experienced—the kind where faith is all you have left.”
Julianah’s journey into film is not one of abandoning tech but expanding her means of impact. With over a decade of experience in business analysis and tech-driven projects, and as a recipient of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, she has always been at the forefront of innovation. However, she felt a call to address the inner, often unseen struggles people face, particularly in immigrant communities, through storytelling.
“Technology has always helped me build and improve systems,” she explains. “But storytelling allows me to connect with the human spirit. It gives voice to pain, hope, and healing.”
In ‘Edge of Darkness’, Julianah invites audiences into an honest portrayal of the spiritual weight many carry in silence. The film doesn’t shy away from depicting grief, loss, or mental and emotional exhaustion. Instead, it embraces them, offering grace, empathy, and the reminder that faith can be the bridge between despair and deliverance.
Through The Priesthood Productions, Julianah plans to continue creating films that serve as both artistic expression and spiritual ministry. ‘Edge of Darkness’ is the beginning of that mission, a film born from lived experience and offered as light to others navigating their own shadows.
This Easter, her story, and the stories of many, come to life on screen.
