The Lost Okoroshi

The Lost Okoroshi
Directed byAbba Makama
Written byAbba Makama, Africa Ukoh
Produced byAbba Makama
Starring
CinematographyMike Omonua
Edited byAbba Makama
Music byShay Who
Production
companies
Osiris Film and Entertainment
CountryNigeria
LanguagesIgbo language, Pidgin English and English

The Lost Okoroshi is a 2019 Nigerian film produced, directed and edited by Abba Makama under the production studio of Osiris Film and Entertainment.[1][2] The movie links the African traditional belief system with modernity. [3]

 Plot

The film revolves around a young security guard, Raymond, who is melancholic because of the extinction of traditional and cultural antiquities of his country. In his dreams he begins to receive messages from Okoroshi, a traditional Igbo spirit. One day he wakes up transformed into Okoroshi and begins a spiritual journey.[1][4][5]

Premiere

It was premiered globally at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2019 also screened at Vevey International Funny Films Festival. It was released in 2020 on Netflix.[5][4]

Cast

  • Seun Ajayi as Raymond
  • Judith Audu as Nneka
  • Tope Tedela as Dr. Dauda
  • Ifu Ennada as Sarafina
  • Chiwetalu Agu as Chief Okonkwo
  • Ozzy Agu as Elder Nwankwo
  • Demi Banwo as Mr. Osagie
  • Ibrahim Jammal as Musa
  • Destiny Osagiede as Okoroshi 1
  • Donald Jonah as Jagar
  • Don Ekwuazi as Thief / Oscar
  • Adedayo Davies as Chief Mbanefo
  • Eric Obinna as Elder Obi
  • Kelechi Udegbe as Vice President of Secret Society
  • Olaye Benjamin as Okoroshi Double
  • Crystabel Goddy as Goldie [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c DeFore, John (18 September 2019). "'The Lost Okoroshi': Film Review | TIFF 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  2. ^ Zilko, Christian (8 August 2019). "'The Lost Okoroshi' Trailer: TIFF Premiere Is an Afrofuturistic Journey Through Nigerian Masquerade". IndieWire. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Identity and displacement in Nigeria". africasacountry.com. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b "The Lost Okoroshi". VIFFF - Vevey International Funny Film Festival (in French). 23 September 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Abba Makama's "The Lost Okoroshi" Debuts on Netflix!". The Lagos Review. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
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