Following the release of the much-anticipated blockbuster Zarz End on Don Pee TV’s YouTube channel, executive producer Dr. Onyeka Ogbatu has lauded the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Government for their crucial roles in maintaining peace and national unity, especially in the wake of the End SARS protests.
Produced by Don Pee Art and Gallery, Zarz End premiered on June 12, 2025—Nigeria’s Democracy Day—and has since garnered impressive viewership online. The film features industry heavyweights such as K.O.K, Nkem Owoh, and AMVCA award-winner Chioma Chukwuka, and delves into the emotionally charged End SARS movement, which saw youths across Nigeria protest against police brutality. The protests, which escalated into widespread unrest and destruction of public infrastructure, eventually subsided following government intervention and the involvement of security agencies.
Dr. Ogbatu, CEO of Don Pee Art and Gallery, commended the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Nigeria Police for their impartial and professional conduct during and after the protests. He particularly praised their approach to the judicial panels of inquiry set up to investigate the events, describing their actions as measured, unbiased, and in the interest of national healing.
“As stakeholders in the Nigerian creative space, our goal with Zarz End was not to vilify the police or the Lagos State Government,” Dr. Ogbatu told the media. “Rather, we aimed to document a pivotal moment in our national history—one that shaped public consciousness—and preserve it in a creative, accessible format for educational and reflective purposes.”
Don Pee Art and Gallery, under its parent company, Spanish Kingdom Group, has long supported the Nigeria Police Force. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company donated palliatives and relief materials to police personnel, a gesture Dr. Ogbatu says demonstrates their enduring commitment to the force and its welfare.
“End SARS was a painful chapter for our nation,” Dr. Ogbatu noted. “It claimed the lives of some innocent police officers and harmed protesters. Our intention isn’t to profit from that pain, but to honour the memory of all affected and ensure future generations understand the context, the consequences, and the lessons therein.”
In line with this vision, Don Pee Art and Gallery is also set to launch a youth development initiative in partnership with Passion for Excellence (PAFEX), a youth empowerment NGO. The initiative will focus on empowering underserved youths, especially in Lagos, by supporting creative industry growth in alignment with the developmental strides of the Sanwo-Olu administration.
“We believe the creative economy holds immense potential for Nigeria’s youth,” said Amaobi Kingsley Madu (popularly known as Obifaruk), lead strategist and founder of PAFEX. “This collaboration will amplify youth voices and promote innovation while reinforcing our support for Lagos State’s transformative agenda.”
Zarz End is not just a film; it’s a cultural record, a tribute, and a conversation starter for national introspection and progress.