Day of Destiny

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Day of Destiny
Directed by	Akay Mason Abosi Ogba
Written by	Akay Mason Abosi Ogba
Produced by	Akujobi Victoria and Isioma Osaje
Starring	Olumide Oworu Denola Grey Norbert Young Toyin Abraham
Cinematography	Barnabas Emordi
Edited by	Victoria Akujobi
Music by	Gray Jones
Production companies	Anthill Productions Inkblot Productions and Anakle Films
Release date	1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
Country	Nigeria
Language	English
Box office	₦18.6 million [1]

Day of Destiny also known as D.O.D is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film. ^[2] The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Young and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. ^{[3] [4]} The film is based on the mysterious adventures of two teenage brothers who travel back in time by 20 years to change the fortunes of the family. ^[5] It is also the first Nigerian family adventure film as well as Nigeria's first-ever time traveller film and was also the first Nigerian film to be released in 2021. ^{[6] [7]}

Cast

• Olumide Oworu as Chidi
• Denola Grey as Rotimi
• Norbert Young as Bankole
• Toyin Abraham as Captain
• Jide Kosoko as Chief Adediran
• Blossom Chukwujekwu as Young Bankole
• Ini Dima-Okojie as Young Ifeoma
• Ireti Doyle as Ifeoma
• Broda Shaggi as Babayaro
• Tega Akpobome as Young Babayaro
• Gbemi Akinlade as Helena
• Deyemi Okanlawon as Governor Coker
• Anne Annex as Iya Monday
• Chris Akwarandu as Professor Mujeed
• Jumoke Ogunleye as General's Wife
• Mavis Ofudu as Conductor

Release

The film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to End SARS protests. ^[8] The film had its theatrical release on 1 January 2021 coinciding with the New Year and opened to positive reviews from critics while also became a box office success. ^[9] It was released on Netflix on 13 July 2021. ^[10]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2022	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Art Director	Chris Udomi	Nominated	[11] [12]

References

1. "Top 20 Films Report 8th 10th January 2021". Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
2. "Anthill studios is set to release Nollywood's first-ever time travel film titled 'DOD'". Pulse Nigeria. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
3. "'Day of Destiny' Berths". THISDAYLIVE. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
4. "'DOD': Everything you need to know about Nigeria's first family adventure film". Pulse Nigeria. 21 February 2020. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
5. "Nollywood Sci-fi Film, Day of Destiny Finally Hits Cinemas Nationwide". Channels Television. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
6. "Watch the teaser for 'DOD' directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba". Pulse Nigeria. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
7. "You are being redirected..." businessday.ng. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
8. "'D.O.D' producers confirm new release date". Pulse Nigeria. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
9. "Here's the official trailer for 'DOD' starring Denola Grey, Toyin Abraham, Blossom Chukwujekwu". Pulse Nigeria. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
10. "'DOD', 'Sanitation Day' coming to Netflix in July". Pulse Nigeria. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
11. "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
12. "AMVCA 2022 winners: Full list of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award winners". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 23 May 2025.