Omo Ghetto

For the sequel film of Omo Ghetto, see Omo Ghetto: The Saga.

Not to be confused with Omo Ghetto: The Saga.

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]

Omo Ghetto
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.
Release date	24 October 2010 (2010-10-24)
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

• List of Nigerian films

References

1. Okogene, Charles (2011-01-15). "Nigeria: Omo Getto - Another Funke Akindele Story of 'Wayward Girls'". allAfrica. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
2. Fafore, Olusegun Michael (2011-01-17). "Appraisal of Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
3. Azeezat, Kareem (2017-09-08). "2 movies that catapulted Eniola Badmus to fame". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
4. Alawode, Abisola. "Which of these 4 roles are Funke Akindele's most memorable?". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
5. "Akindele goes to the Ghetto". Vanguard (Nigeria). 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
6. Augoye, Jayne (2020-09-08). "Nigeria: Behind-Scene Photos From Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto 2". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
7. "Behind-scene photos from Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto 2". 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2020-12-31.