By Peace Udugba — The Daily Torch Media
FaithStream, Africa’s premier faith-based streaming platform, has premiered its first original film, Love and Porridge, a Nigerian romantic comedy produced by LordTanner Studios.
The film, produced by acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Tolu “Lord Tanner” Awobiyi, premiered on Friday, November 6, 2026, at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos, with members of the cast and crew in attendance.
It will be available for free streaming worldwide from Friday, November 20, 2026, through the FaithStream app and its website, www.thefaithstream.com.
Love and Porridge features Taye Arimoro as Chef Dapo, Wendy Lawal as Ifedayo, Michael Ejoor as Charles, alongside Joy Shile, Doris Okorie and Tuby Unic.
The romantic comedy tells the story of a celebrity chef and a buka owner whose business and personal worlds collide, setting the stage for suspense, humour, love, betrayal and prejudice.
Blending comedy with emotional storytelling, the film explores relationships, family dynamics and the influence of faith on everyday decisions. It is designed to appeal to families and audiences across different generations.
The production marks a significant milestone for FaithStream, representing the platform’s first original film since its establishment to promote faith-based entertainment within the mainstream film industry.
Speaking on the production, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of House of Faith, Mr Kunle Falodun, described the film as a project with a broader purpose beyond entertainment.
“Love and Porridge is a small film with a big purpose. It is funny, it is warm, and it carries values families can share without apology,” Falodun said.
He added that the production demonstrated the potential of African faith-based stories to entertain audiences across the world.
The Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of House of Faith, Mr Hakeem Condotti, said FaithStream was designed to make quality content accessible to viewers regardless of their location or internet connection.
According to him, viewers will be able to access the film through the platform without paying subscription fees.
Producer Tolu “Lord Tanner” Awobiyi said the production was inspired by everyday Nigerian experiences, including humour, family relationships, food and the role of faith in personal choices.
He noted that working with FaithStream provided the opportunity to tell an authentic Nigerian story and make it accessible to audiences worldwide.
How to Watch
Love and Porridge will be available free of charge from Friday, November 20, 2026.
Viewers can download the FaithStream app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or visit www.thefaithstream.com to watch the film. No subscription is required.
About FaithStream
FaithStream is a faith-based streaming platform established by House of Faith, founded by Kunle Falodun and Hakeem Condotti.
Launched globally in February 2026, the platform debuted with more than 135 titles and over 1,700 hours of films, series, documentaries and audio programmes.
It provides free access to content aimed at entertaining, enlightening and strengthening faith among families and the wider public. Its operations are funded through donations and grants.
About LordTanner Studios
Founded in 2013 by filmmaker Tolu Awobiyi, popularly known as Lord Tanner, LordTanner Studios produces films aimed at inspiring positive change.
Its previous productions include Couple of Days, Ajuwaya, A Young Time Ago, which is available on Prime Video, and The Artifact – Stones of Fatima.
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