LAGOS/Nigeria: Nigerian actress and author, Keren Uzo, has said her debut short film, “All About the Numbers”, is encouraging conversations about workplace mental health, burnout and the need for healthier organisational cultures.
The actress said the film was conceived to draw attention to the emotional impact of demanding work environments while promoting practical discussions on employee well-being.
Speaking in a statement following the film’s final screening in Lagos on Saturday, Uzo said the event attracted professionals, creatives, human rights advocates, mental health campaigners and human resource practitioners who examined the realities of workplace stress and psychological well-being.
The screening, organised in partnership with the Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI), featured a panel discussion on issues including burnout, toxic workplace culture, emotional resilience and the responsibility of employers to create supportive work environments.
According to Uzo, raising awareness about mental health is only the beginning, stressing that meaningful progress depends on practical interventions that support recovery and long-term well-being.
She said conversations around mental health should move beyond identifying challenges to embracing solutions that encourage healing and healthier workplaces.
The actress noted that the film invites both employers and employees to reflect on the pressures associated with performance-driven work environments and the effect such cultures can have on individuals.
Uzo described All About the Numbers as her first production as a filmmaker, adding that the project draws from years of experience in storytelling, branding and social impact initiatives.
She explained that her background in strategic communications and brand development inspired her to explore film as a platform for addressing social issues and stimulating public dialogue.
The author of How To Be Single said her work across literature, film and communications remains centred on using storytelling to promote discussions around mental health, workplace culture and other contemporary social issues.
She added that the response to the Lagos screening has encouraged plans for wider collaborations with organisations, institutions and development partners interested in advancing conversations on mental well-being and positive workplace practices.
