Òlòtūré is a 2019 Nigerian crime drama film directed by Kenneth Gyang from a screenplay by Yinka Ogun and Craig Freimond. It stars Sharon Ooja, Beverly Osu, Ada Ameh and Blossom Chukwujekwu.
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| Directed by | Kenneth Gyang |
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| Cinematography | Malcolm Mclean |
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| Music by | Kulanen Ikyo |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English Pidgin |
Premise
editÒlòturé tells the story of Òlòturé (Sharon Ooja), a young and naive Nigerian journalist who goes undercover to expose the dangerous and brutal underworld of human trafficking. Based in Lagos, it depicts how sex workers are recruited to be exploited overseas.[1][2]
Cast
edit- Sharon Ooja as Òlòturé
- Beverly Osu as Peju
- Ada Ameh as Titi
- Omowumi Dada as Linda
- Blossom Chukwujekwu as Emeka
- Omoni Oboli as Alero
- Segun Arinze as Theo
- Adebukola Oladipupo as Beauty
- Ikechukwu Onunaku as Chuks
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Blessing
- Omawumi as Sandra
- Sambasa Nzeribe as Victor
- Daniel Etim Effiong as Tony
- David Jones David as Sheriff
- Emmanuel Ilemobajo as Simon
- Eunice Omoregie as Linda's mother
- Gregory Ojefua as Sami
- Patrick Doyle as Sir Phillip
- Pearl Okorie as Peace
- Wofai Fada as Vanessa
- Yemi Solade as Jubril
Production
editThe script for Òlòturé is partly based on reporting by Nigerian investigative journalist Tobore Ovuorie.[3][4] Filming officially began on 5 November 2018 at a location in Lagos, Nigeria.[5][6]
Release
editThe film premiered on 31 October 2019 at Carthage Film Festival in Tunisia.[7][8] In September 2020, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film. Airing began on 2 October 2020.[9][10][11] Within days after its release, Òlòturé ranged among the Top 10 watched movies in the world on Netflix.[4]
Sequel
editOn June 4, 2024, Netflix released the official trailer Òlòtūré: The Journey on YouTube. Produced by Ebonylife Studios, the intense sequel to the 2019 hit film Òlòtūré was released globally on June 28, 2024.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Akinyoade, Akinwale (3 June 2019). "Òlòtūré: A Journey Into The Underworld of Human Trafficking". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "EbonyLife Screens Òloture". The Independent Newspaper. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (4 October 2020). "Movie inspired by Premium Times investigation launches on Netflix". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ a b Salaudeen, Aisha (7 October 2020). "New Nollywood film shines a light on human trafficking in Nigeria". CNN. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Mo Abudu begins production for upcoming movie, 'Oloture'". The Eagle Online. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Abubakar, Murtala (9 November 2018). "Kenneth Gyang at the helm of Mo Abudu's new film, 'Oloture'". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Communiqués". Carthage Film Festival. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Òlòtūré selected for official screening at prestigious Carthage Film Festival, Tunisia". EbonyLife TV. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (21 September 2020). "Netflix approves 'Citation','Òlòtūré', 'King of Boys 2', one original Nigerian series". Premium Times. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Abdulrahman, Kadiri (21 September 2020). "Netflix announces new original content from Nigeria". P.M. News. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Netflix lines up first EbonyLife feature". C21Media. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Onu, Stephen (30 June 2024). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Òlòtūré: The Journey' excels in its realistic depiction of human trafficking horrors". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
