Oga Bolaji

Oga Bolaji is a 2018 Nigerian drama film written and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Ikponmwosa Gold, Omowumi Dada and Idowu Philips in the lead roles.[1] The film was released on 7 August 2018 and received positive reviews from critics and was critically acclaimed for its screenplay and story.[2] The film was also screened at several film festivals such as New York African Film Festival, Nollywood week Paris, Zimbabwe International Film Festival, RTF Film Festival, Cardiff Film Festival and Zanzibar International Festival.[3] The film was premiered for free by the director himself via YouTube in April 2020 for the people who were staying at home during lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic in the country.[4][5]

Oga Bolaji
Film poster
Directed byKayode Kasum
Written byKayode Kasum
Omo Ojeiwa
Produced byMayowa Bakare
StarringIkponmwosa Gold
Omowumi Dada
Idowu Philips
Production
company
Kaykas Studios
Release date
  • 7 August 2018 (2018-08-07)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguagesAfrikaans
English
Yoruba

Synopsis

Oga Bolaji, a happy-go-lucky life of a retired, 40-year-old musician whose life changes drastically forever when he crosses paths with a 7-year-old girl.[6]

Cast

Awards and nominations
Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role - English - Gold Ikponmwosa Nominated [7]
Best Actress in a Lead Role - English - Omowumi Dada Nominated
Best Supporting Actor –English - Greg Ojefua Nominated
Best Child Actress - Jasmine Fakunle Won
Movie with the Best Screenplay Nominated
Movie with the Best Editing Nominated
Movie with the Best Cinematography Nominated
Director of the Year - Kayode Kasum Nominated
Movie with the Best Production Design Nominated
Movie with the Best Soundtrack Nominated

References
  1. "Oga Bolaji | NollywoodWeek Film Festival". www.nollywoodweek.com. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  2. "OGA BOLAJI". New York African Film Festival. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  3. Augoye, Jayne (2020-04-16). "Nigeria: Kayode Kasum Premieres 'Oga Bolaji' On YouTube". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  4. Augoye, Jayne (2020-04-15). "Kayode Kasum premieres 'Oga Bolaji' on YouTube". Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  5. "Kayode Kasum's 'Oga Bolaji' premieres on YouTube". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-04-15. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  6. "Oga Bolaji". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  7. Augoye, Jayne (2018-12-10). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 2021-10-09.
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