- Source: Omo Ghetto
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.
Plot
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. 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. It was also included in Legit.ng five "most memorable" films of Funke Akindele.
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.
Sequel
The sequel of the film titled Omo Ghetto: The Saga was released on 25 December 2020.
See also
List of Nigerian films
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Sinema Nigeria Baru
- Penyuntingan Terbaik (Africa Movie Academy Award)
- Film Nigeria Terbaik (Africa Movie Academy Award)
- Rancangan Busana Terbaik (Africa Movie Academy Award)
- Omo Ghetto
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga
- Bimbo Thomas
- Funke Akindele
- Eniola Badmus
- Chioma Chukwuka
- List of highest-grossing Nigerian films
- Deyemi Okanlawon
- Battle on Buka Street
- Citation (film)
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