Omo Ghetto
2010 Nigerian crime comedy film directed by Funke Akindele From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Omo Ghetto (English translation: Child of the Ghetto) is a 2010 Nigerian crime comedy drama film directed by Abiodun Olarenwaju, starring Funke Akindele, Bimbo Thomas, Ireti Osayemi, Esther Kalejaiye and Eniola Badmus.[1]
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| Directed by | Abiodun Olanrewaju |
| Written by | Funke Akindele |
| Produced by | Funke Akindele |
| Starring | Funke Akindele Eniola Badmus Bimbo Thomas Ireti Osayemi Esther Kalejaiye Adebayo Salami Taiwo Ibikunle |
| Music by | Baba Nee |
Production company | Scene One Productions |
| Distributed by | Olasco Films Nig. Ltd. |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | Yoruba |
Synopsis
The film is based on the societal vices by a women-dominated gang. It showcases family, crime and sisterhood.
Reception
Olusegun Michael for Modern Ghana praised the plot, casting, theme and interpretation of roles in the film, describing it as a "didactic, entertaining and revealing" film.[2] In 2017, Azeezat Kareem for Encomium Magazine listed Omo Ghetto as one of two films that brought Eniola Badmus to major limelight in the Nigerian film industry.[3] It was also included in Legit.ng five "most memorable" films of Funke Akindele.[4]
Cast
- Funke Akindele as Lefty and Ayomide
- Bimbo Thomas as Nicky
- Eniola Badmus as Busty
- Esther Kalejaiye as Omo Joibo
- Ireti Osayemi as Skoda
- Adebayo Salami as Baba Onibaba
- Taiwo Ibikunle as Yanju
- Bisi Ladegan as Jibike
- Peju Ogunmola as Ayomide's Mother
- Rachel Oniga as Yanju's Mother
- Taiwo Hassan as DPO
- Yinka Quadri as Yanju's Father
- Ronke Ojo
- Lanre Oropo as Lawyer
Release
The film had its premiere at the Exhibition Hall, National Arts Theatre, Iganmu on October 24, 2010.[5]
Sequel
The sequel of the film titled Omo Ghetto: The Saga was released on 25 December 2020.[6][7]
See also
References
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