The Lost Okoroshi

2019 Nigerian film

  • Seun Ajayi
  • Judith Audu
  • Tope Tedela
  • Ifu Ennada
  • Chiwetalu Agu
CinematographyMike OmonuaEdited byAbba MakamaMusic byShay Who
Production
companies
Osiris Film and Entertainment
CountryNigeriaLanguagesIgbo language, Pidgin English and English

The Lost Okoroshi is a 2019 Nigerian film produced, directed and edited by Abba Makama under the production studio of Osiris Film and Entertainment.[1][2] The movie links the African traditional belief system with modernity. [3]

 Plot

The film revolves around a young security guard, Raymond, who is melancholic because of the extinction of traditional and cultural antiquities of his country. In his dreams he begins to receive messages from Okoroshi, a traditional Igbo spirit. One day he wakes up transformed into Okoroshi and begins a spiritual journey.[1][4][5]

Premiere

It was premiered globally at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2019 also screened at Vevey International Funny Films Festival. It was released in 2020 on Netflix.[5][4]

Cast

  • Seun Ajayi as Raymond
  • Judith Audu as Nneka
  • Tope Tedela as Dr. Dauda
  • Ifu Ennada as Sarafina
  • Chiwetalu Agu as Chief Okonkwo
  • Ozzy Agu as Elder Nwankwo
  • Demi Banwo as Mr. Osagie
  • Ibrahim Jammal as Musa
  • Destiny Osagiede as Okoroshi 1
  • Donald Jonah as Jagar
  • Don Ekwuazi as Thief / Oscar
  • Adedayo Davies as Chief Mbanefo
  • Eric Obinna as Elder Obi
  • Kelechi Udegbe as Vice President of Secret Society
  • Olaye Benjamin as Okoroshi Double
  • Crystabel Goddy as Goldie [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c DeFore, John (18 September 2019). "'The Lost Okoroshi': Film Review | TIFF 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  2. ^ Zilko, Christian (8 August 2019). "'The Lost Okoroshi' Trailer: TIFF Premiere Is an Afrofuturistic Journey Through Nigerian Masquerade". IndieWire. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Identity and displacement in Nigeria". africasacountry.com. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b "The Lost Okoroshi". VIFFF - Vevey International Funny Film Festival (in French). 23 September 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Abba Makama's "The Lost Okoroshi" Debuts on Netflix!". The Lagos Review. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
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