Yahoo+ is a 2022 Nigerian crime film directed by Ebuka Njoku and co-produced by Lorenzo Menakaya. It stars Ken Erics, Ifeoma Obinwa,Somadina Adinma, Lorenzo Menakaya, and Lillian Echelon Mbadiwe. It was released in July 2022.[1][2][3]
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| Genre | Thriller |
| Written by | Ebuka Njoku |
| Directed by | Ebuka Njoku |
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| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Original languages | English Igbo |
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| Editor | Femo Daniel |
| Running time | 84 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 1 July 2022 |
Synopsis
editThe film narrates the journey of two childhood friends who aspire to make it in Nollywood, but turn to fraud as a secondary means of income. It draws inspiration from the phenomenon of online fraud, commonly referred to as "Yahoo Yahoo," which is often associated with the use of black magic.[4]
Kamso (played by Lillian Echelon Mbadiwe), a young woman, seeks to borrow money from her friend to send funds to her boyfriend. Her friend Pino-Pino (played by Ifeoma Obinwa ), who is a prostitute, agrees to lend her the money on the condition that Kamso accompanies her to work that night. After initially refusing, Kamso reluctantly agrees.
Upon arriving at the location, Kamso discovers that her boyfriend, Abacha (played by Somadina Adinma), is one of the clients. Heartbroken, she locks herself in a room.[5]
Cast
edit- Lillian Echelon Mbadiwe as Kamso
- Ken Erics as Ikolo
- Somadina Adinma as Abacha
- Lorenzo Menakaya as Mansa
- Keezyto as Ose
- Ifeoma Obinwa as Pino-Pino
Release
editYahoo+ was released in Nigeria on July 1st, 2022 via Netflix and distributed by Filmone Entertainment.[6] The film was originally announced with a release date after unveiling its final trailer on February 22, 2022.[7]
References
edit- ^ Oladotun, Shola-Adido (July 22, 2023). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Yahoo +,' mediocre representation of societal vices". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Aromolaran, Michael (2023-07-26). ""Yahoo+" Review: Ebuka Njoku's Searching Inquiry into a Popular Superstition | The Culture Custodian". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Ebubechukwu, Orji Victor (2023-10-12). "How Yahoo+ Captured a Desperate Side of Internet Fraud". Open Country Mag. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Shehu, Idris (2022-07-02). "Yahoo+, The Rise of Gru... 10 movies you should see this weekend". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Ebuka Njoku's Film, "Yahoo+," to Debut on Netflix". 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2022-06-22). "Yahoo+ confirmed for July theatrical debut". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2022-02-22). "Ebuka Njoku unveils official trailer for 'Yahoo+'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
