Ijakumo
Ijakumo (The Born Again Stripper) is a 2022 suspense thriller produced by Toyin Abraham and had its theatrical release on 23 December 2022.[2] The film stars an ensemble cast including Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Lolade Okusanya, Bimbo Akintola, Olumide Oworu, Lillian Afegbai among others.[3] The film was scripted by Kehinde Joseph and directed by Adebayo Tijani.[3]
| Ijakumo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Adebayo Tijani Steve Sodiya |
| Written by | Kehinde Joseph |
| Story by | Toyin Abraham |
| Produced by | Toyin Abraham |
| Starring | Toyin Abraham Kunle Remi Lolade Okusanya |
| Cinematography | Idowu 'Mr Views' Adedapo |
| Edited by | Steve Sodiya Agboola Ola'Kazeem |
| Music by | Abosede Peace |
Production company | Toyin Abraham Films Production |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distribution |
Release date | 23 December 2022 |
Running time | 120 Minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa |
| Box office | ₦278,496,384[1] |
Synopsis
Ijakumo (The Born Again Stripper) tells the story of Asabi (Toyin Abraham), the daughter of a powerful spiritualist who is hell-bent on destroying the life of her ex-lover, a now renowned Lagos big pastor, Jide(Kunle Remi) who cheated her and left her to die. Pastor Jide who also is not a true man of God, but belongs to some sort of cabal that commits all sorts of atrocity. In her quest to destroy Pastor Jide, she sought for the help of Sharon(Lolade Okusanya), a stripper and a church choir who Jide now begins to lust after to destroy him.[4]
Selected Cast
- Toyin Abraham as Asabi
- Kunle Remi as Pastor Jide
- Lolade Okusanya as Sharon and Mary
- Olumide Oworu as Young Jide
- Debbie Shokoya as Young Asabi
- Bimbo Akintola
- Kolawole Ajeyemi
- Lilian Afegbai
- Antar Laniyan
- Eso Dike
- Tomiwa Tegbe
- Deborah Ajijolajesu Shokoya
Production and release
The premiere of the film saw a lot of important personalities in attendance including the Executive Governor of Lagos state, Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, and a host of other celebrities who graced the occasion that was themed 'Sundays best', others present for the premiere were Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo, Lateef Adedimeji and others.[5] [6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Picture Editor | Steve Sodiya | Nominated | [7][8] |
| Best Sound Editor | Kazeem Agboola | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematographer | Idowu Adedapo | Nominated |
References
- "Top 20 films 30th December - 1st January 2023 - Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria". www.ceanigeria.com.
- Udugba, Anthony (2022-12-17). "Ijakumo: Toyin Abraham's first Christmas holiday release promises to be unlike any tale seen on the big screen (Exclusive Interview)". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- "Toyin Abraham Plays Stripper in 'Ijakumo' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2022-09-13). "Toyin Abraham unveils first photos of forthcoming thriller 'Ijakumo'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- "Toyin Abraham attracts Sanwo-Olu, others for 'Ijakumo' premiere". Punch Newspapers. 2022-12-24. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- BellaNaija.com (2022-12-20). "Nollywood Stars Stepped Out for the Premiere of Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi's Film "Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper" | See Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- "AMVCA 2023 Winners List: Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Anikulapo win for dis year Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-06-04.