- Source: Seven Doors (2024 series)
Seven Doors is a 2024 Nigerian epic limited series produced by Femi Adebayo and distributed by Netflix. Released on 13 December 2024, the series marks directorial debut for the producer, Femi Adebayo. The film set in Ilara, Ondo State goes back to the 18th and 19th century Nigeria. It stars Femi Adebayo, Chioma Akpotha, Adebayo Salami, Jide Kosoko, Gabriel Afolayan, Hafiz Oyetoro, Ronke Odusanya, Muyiwa Ademola and other cast members. Adebayo has described the film as a love letter to Nigerian culture.
Synopsis
Seven Doors tells a story of Adedunjoye, a simple man who loves his wife and children, he was told to become the King of Ilara's Kingdom as the Kingship has gotten to his family lineage, uninterested in the offer, he vehemently refused, after several persuasion, he obliged and became the King, his ascension to the King was followed by a lot of opposition who sought to make his tenure miserable. Soon after he becomes King, Ilara kingdom begins to experience turmoil and trouble, after intervention from the chief priest, the King was told to open seven doors, each representing seven wives to appease for the wrongs of his forefathers, the King refuses and Ilara kingdom and the King's house continues to be plagued with lot of misfortune including the death of the King's daughter.
Selected cast
Femi Adebayo as King Adedunjoye
Chioma Chukwuka as Amaka
Kolawole Ajeyemi as King Adejuwon
Adebayo Salami as Otun
Jide Kosoko as Olukosin
Hafiz Oyetoro as Agbaakin
Muyiwa Ademola as Prince Adeoye
Dele Odule as Agunbiade
Gabriel Afolayan as Opa Yemi
Episodes
Production and release
The film was released to Netflix on 13 December 2024, a day after its premiere, the premiere celebrates culture as the film implies. Netflix top leaders also expressed excitement at the project and how much it portrays the Nigerian culture, Netflix further reiterated her commitment to showcasing African stories and culture at large.