Òlòtūré
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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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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Òlòturé is an upcoming 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.
It is scheduled to be released on October 2, 2020, by Netflix.[1]
Premise
Oloture 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 shows how sex workers are recruited and exploited overseas. [2][3]
Cast
- 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
Filming officially began on November 5, 2018 at a location in Lagos, Nigeria.[4][5]
Release
In September 2020, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film. It is scheduled to be released on October 2, 2020.[6][7]
See also
References
- ^ "Netflix lines up first EbonyLife feature". C21Media. September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Akinyoade, Akinwale (June 3, 2019). "Òlòtūré: A Journey Into The Underworld of Human Trafficking". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "EbonyLife Screens Òloture". The Independent Newspaper. June 1, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Mo Abudu begins production for upcoming movie, 'Oloture'". The Eagle Online. November 9, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Abubakar, Murtala (November 9, 2018). "Kenneth Gyang at the helm of Mo Abudu's new film, 'Oloture'". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (September 21, 2020). "Netflix approves 'Citation','Òlòtūré', 'King of Boys 2', one original Nigerian series". Premium Times. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Netflix announces new original content from Nigeria". P.M. News. September 21, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.