Òlòtūré: The Journey is a 2024 Nigerian limited series, a sequel to 2020 Òlòtūré,[1] directed by Kenneth Nyang and produced by Mo Abudu, the sequel which was predominantly shot in Lagos, Nigeria and Mauritania continues the story of the undercover journalist who is sent to expose a sex trafficking scheme, but gets locked in and struggles to find a way out.[2][3]The limited series which was released to Netlfix in June 2024 features in lead character Sharon Ooja, Beverly Osu, Omoni Oboli, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Patrick Doyle and others.[4]
| Òlòtūré: The Journey | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Mo Abudu |
| Directed by | Kenneth Gyang |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Kulanen Ikyo |
| Country of origin | Nigeria and Mauritania |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Mo Abudu |
| Running time | 30+ minutes each |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 28 June 2024 |
Synopsis
editÒlòtūré: The Journey continues from where the first part - Òlòtūré ended, it continues the story of Ehi (played by Sharon Ooja) an investigative journalist who goes undercover in a bid to expose sex and human trafficking, she soon found herself on her way to Europe where she and the other girls will be exploited accordingly. Fortunately for the girls, a tragedy befell their vehicle on the way to Europe and a narrow window for escape opened for them to return to their family in Nigeria, Ehi refuses to do so and opt to continue the journey. She soon finds herself disguising as missionary in a bid to enter Europe with fake passport, the journey was plagued with a lot of challenges including unknown gunmen attacking their vehicle and killing everyone except Ehi and Peju (played by Beverly Osu). Ehi continued to face several challenges on her way, meeting various actors with different intentions, some were friends, strangers, kidnappers, rapists, double-dealing smugglers, and even corrupt security operatives ready to take advantage of her current situation.[5][1]
Selected cast
edit- Sharon Ooja as Ehi (Oloture)
- Daniel Etim-Effiong as Tony
- Omoni Oboli as Alero
- Bucci Franklin as Ade
- Pearl Wats as Jewel
- Ikechukwu Onunaka as Chucks
- Beverly Osu as Peju
- Ayo Mogaji as Ehi's mother
- Patrick Doyle as Sir Phillip
- Stan Nze as Ben
- Efa Iwara as Femi
- Bukola Oladipupo as Beauty
Production and release
editThe three part limited series[7] was released on 28, June 2024. Beverly Osu reflecting on her experience filming in Mauritania despite the harsh weather condition stressed on the fact that the intense experience helped her immense herself fully in the role.[2] Mo Abudu, the executive producer of the film has stated that it took two years to complete shooting of the movie, also stressing that while shooting at Mauritania, the cast and crew all had a fun 100-meter race everyday in a bid to maintain high spirit and keep everyone motivated during the shooting of the movie.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Toromade, Samson (4 July 2024). "What 'Oloture: The Journey' says about the real cost of illegal japa". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ a b Eti-Inyene, Brooks (8 July 2024). "Beverly Osu says shooting Netflix's 'Oloture: The Journey' was intense". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Mo Abudu Announces New Series, Oloture: The Journey – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 6 January 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ a b BellaNaija.com (9 July 2024). "Mo Abudu Wants You To Know These Facts About "Òlòtūré: The Journey"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Onu, Stephen (30 June 2024). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Òlòtūré: The Journey' excels in its realistic depiction of human trafficking horrors". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Oloture: The Journey is planned to release on Netflix on June 28 - Daily Trust". DailyTrust. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Oloture: The Journey And Its Forked Path". 2 July 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.