Omo Ghetto

2010 Nigerian crime comedy film directed by Funke Akindele

  • 24 October 2010 (2010-10-24)
CountryNigeriaLanguageYoruba

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

The film is based on the societal vices by a women-dominated gang. It showcases family, crime and sisterhood.

Reception

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

  • 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

The film had its premiere at the Exhibition Hall, National Arts Theatre, Iganmu on October 24, 2010.[5]

Sequel

The sequel of the film titled Omo Ghetto: The Saga was released on 25 December 2020.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Okogene, Charles (2011-01-15). "Nigeria: Omo Getto - Another Funke Akindele Story of 'Wayward Girls'". allAfrica. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  2. ^ Fafore, Olusegun Michael (2011-01-17). "Appraisal of Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  3. ^ Azeezat, Kareem (2017-09-08). "2 movies that catapulted Eniola Badmus to fame". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  4. ^ Alawode, Abisola. "Which of these 4 roles are Funke Akindele's most memorable?". Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  5. ^ "Akindele goes to the Ghetto". Vanguard (Nigeria). 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  6. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-09-08). "Nigeria: Behind-Scene Photos From Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto 2". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  7. ^ "Behind-scene photos from Funke Akindele's Omo Ghetto 2". 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2020-12-31.