3 Cold Dishes Review

Executive Producers: Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu and Bose Ogulu
Director: Oluseyi Asurf
  • Release date
    November 2025

  • Movie

    3 Cold Dishes



An essential and deeply impactful Nollywood triumph that courageously tells the story of three betrayed girls reclaiming their power, featuring compelling performances, beautiful depictions of the African landscape, and meaningful bilingual storytelling that demands to be seen and supported.
★★★★

By Ade O | Published on 8th October 2025 at 20.05pm


This is the story of three young girls—Esosa, Fatouma, and Giselle—who are betrayed by the very people they trusted: an uncle, a grandmother, and even a pastor. Trapped and unable to escape, they are forced into prostitution under the grip of a ruthless Madam. The girls bond as Anglo-French sisters sharing the same predicament. Fate eventually intervenes, giving them a chance at freedom, but vengeance burns within them. With their unique skills and the contacts they have built over the years, they embark on a journey to rectify the wrongs done to them.


To avoid spoilers, let’s leave it there.


One of the film’s greatest strengths lies in its narrative direction and striking depictions of the African landscape. The themes are powerful, raw, and deeply relatable. It addresses the harsh realities of human trafficking while honouring the quiet strength of survivors, albeit vengeful. The cast deserves high praise for bringing such a heavy narrative to life. The bilingual narration in English and French adds an important layer. It broadens the film’s impact across cultures in a way that feels both deliberate and welcoming.



Osas Ighodaro, Maud Guerard, and Fat Touré are sensational as a trio of warriors out for revenge .

However, despite its strong narrative, the film's technical execution sometimes falters. The action scenes, particularly the key shootout and motorbike chase in the desert, fails to reach the anticipated intensity. They feel restrained and hesitant. A few scenes also suffer from mismatched audio and visuals, disrupting the flow slightly. With tighter editing and improved choreography, those moments could have had a much greater impact.

This film is worthy of your support, as it highlights a dangerous occurrence in sub-Saharan Africa. The closing scenes hint at intriguing possibilities for a sequel, keeping audiences curious about what comes next.

Ultimately, this is an essential and courageous film that tackles the menace of human trafficking head-on. For its story alone, it deserves to be seen and supported so we can continue raising awareness and fighting this evil collectively. This evil act was depicted in other movies, such as Òlòtūré (2019) and The Milkmaid (2020). So what do I think about '3 Cold Dishes'?


👉 Did I enjoy it? Absolutely.
👉 Would I recommend it as a Nollywood action drama? A resounding yes. Let’s get out there and support Burna Boy’s first film.