Omo Ghetto

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]

For the sequel film of Omo Ghetto, see Omo Ghetto: The Saga.
Not to be confused with Omo Ghetto: The Saga.

Omo Ghetto
Directed byAbiodun Olanrewaju
Written byFunke Akindele
Produced byFunke Akindele
StarringFunke Akindele
Eniola Badmus
Bimbo Thomas
Ireti Osayemi
Esther Kalejaiye
Adebayo Salami
Taiwo Ibikunle
Music byBaba Nee
Production
company
Scene One Productions
Distributed byOlasco Films Nig. Ltd.
Release date
24 October 2010
CountryNigeria
LanguageYoruba

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

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.
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