Omo Ghetto
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| Directed by | Abiodun Olanrewaju |
| Written by | Funke Akindele |
| Produced by | Funke Akindele |
| Starring | Funke Akindele Eniola Badmus Bimbo Thomas Ireti Osayemi Esther Kalejaiye Adebayo Salami Taiwo Ibikunle |
| Music by | Baba Nee |
Production company | Scene One Productions |
| Distributed by | Olasco Films Nig. Ltd. |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | Yoruba |
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.[1]
Plot
[edit]The film is based on the societal vices by a women-dominated gang. It showcases family, crime and sisterhood.
Reception
[edit]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.[2] 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.[3] It was also included in Legit.ng five "most memorable" films of Funke Akindele.[4]
Cast
[edit]- 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
[edit]The film had its premiere at the Exhibition Hall, National Arts Theatre, Iganmu on October 24, 2010.[5]
Sequel
[edit]The sequel of the film titled Omo Ghetto: The Saga was released on 25 December 2020.[6][7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Okogene, Charles (2011-01-15). "Nigeria: Omo Getto - Another Funke Akindele Story of 'Wayward Girls'". allAfrica. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ Fafore, Olusegun Michael (2011-01-17). "Appraisal of Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ Azeezat, Kareem (2017-09-08). "2 movies that catapulted Eniola Badmus to fame". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ Alawode, Abisola. "Which of these 4 roles are Funke Akindele's most memorable?". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ "Akindele goes to the Ghetto". Vanguard (Nigeria). 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-09-08). "Nigeria: Behind-Scene Photos From Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto 2". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ "Behind-scene photos from Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto 2". 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2020-12-31.