Omoye

Omoye
Directed by	Uche Chukwu
Written by	Uche Chukwu
Produced by	Rotimi Salami
Starring	Kiki Omeili, Tina Mba, Stan Nze, Rotimi Salami
Release dates	22 October 2017 (2017-10-22)(Ajegunle, Lagos, Nigeria)
Countries	Ajegunle, Lagos State Nigeria
Language	Yoruba

Omoye is a 2017 Nigerian movie written and directed by Uche Chukwu. It was produced by Africa Magic Viewers Award Winner, Rotimi Salami with sponsorship from Natures Gentle Touch. ^[1] Omoye's plot tackled one of the problems in the society; domestic violence and the movie is endorsed by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT). ^[2] Also, the movie stars Kiki Omeili, Tina Mba, Stan Nze, Rotimi Salami ^[3]

Synopsis

The movie tells the story of a highly determined young lady who fell into the hands of an abuser as a husband. As the abuse continues, she becomes mentally and physically sapped but still does not give up on her marriage. ^{[1] [2]}

Premiere

The movie premiere was held on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos. ^[1]

Location

The movie was shot in Ajegunle, Lagos State, Nigeria. ^[4]

Cast

• Kiki Omeili as Omoye
• Rotimi Salami as Femi
• Stan Nze as Peter
• Greg Ojefua as Reverend Father
• Tina Mba as Aunty Chioma
• Olarotimi Fakunle as Baba Super
• Omobola Akinde as Mrs. Johnson
• Goodness Usman
• Mariana Dike as Gladys
• Kelvinmary Ndukwe
• Onyendika Ibeji
• Evans Odiagbe. ^[1]

References

1. "Thrills as 'Omoye' premiers at Genesis Deluxe". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
2. "Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in 'Omoye'". Vanguard News. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
3. sunnews (2017-10-13). "Tina Mba, Gloria Young, Kiki Omeili set to dazzle in Omoye". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
4. abumere, princess (2017-02-03). "Kiki Omeili to star in drama on domestic violence [Photos]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-18.^{[ permanent dead link ]}