Omoye

Omoye
Directed byUche Chukwu
Written byUche Chukwu
Produced byRotimi Salami
StarringKiki Omeili, Tina Mba, Stan Nze, Rotimi Salami
Release dates
  • 22 October 2017 (2017-10-22) (Ajegunle, Lagos, Nigeria)
CountriesAjegunle, Lagos State Nigeria
LanguageYoruba

Omoye is a 2017 Nigerian movie written and directed by Uche Chukwu. It was produced by Africa Magic Viewers Award Winner, Rotimi Salami with sponsorship from Natures Gentle Touch.[1] Omoye's plot tackled one of the problems in the society; domestic violence and the movie is endorsed by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT).[2] Also,  the movie stars Kiki Omeili, Tina Mba, Stan Nze, Rotimi Salami [3]

Synopsis

The movie tells the story of a highly determined young lady who fell into the hands of an abuser as a husband. As the abuses continue, she becomes mentally and physically sapped but still does not give up on her marriage[1][2]

Premiere

The movie premiere was held on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos.[1]

Location

The movie was shot in Ajegunle, Lagos State Nigeria.[4]

Cast

  • Kiki Omeili as Omoye
  • Rotimi Salami as Femi
  • Stan Nze as Peter
  • Greg Ojefua as Reverend Father
  • Tina Mba as Aunty Chioma
  • Olarotimi Fakunle as Baba Super
  • Omobola Akinde as Mrs. Johnson
  • Goodness Usman
  • Mariana Dike as Gladys
  • Kelvinmary Ndukwe
  • Onyendika Ibeji
  • Evans Odiagbe.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Thrills as 'Omoye' premiers at Genesis Deluxe". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  2. ^ a b "Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in 'Omoye'". Vanguard News. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  3. ^ sunnews (2017-10-13). "Tina Mba, Gloria Young, Kiki Omeili set to dazzle in Omoye". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
  4. ^ abumere, princess (2017-02-03). "Kiki Omeili to star in drama on domestic violence [Photos]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-18.