Children of Mud explained

Children of Mud
Director:	Imoh Umoren
Producer:	Wale Boje Ify Egbera
Screenplay:	Imoh Umoren
Story:	Imoh Umoren
Starring:	Liz Benson Matilda Obaseki Bassey Keppy Ekpeyong
Runtime:	83 minutes
Country:	Nigeria
Language:	English

Children of Mud is a 2017 Nigerian drama film written and directed by Imoh Umoren. The film stars Liz Benson and Matilda Obaseki in the lead roles while the film marked the fourth directorial venture of Imoh Umoren.^[1] The plot of the film is based on the concern about homeless children in Nigeria.^[2] The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 21 July 2017 and received positive reviews. The film won few nominations at award ceremonies.^[3]

Cast

• Liz Benson as Annie
• Matilda Obaseki as Aniesin
• Raphael Jackson as Miracle
• Mariam Kayode as Emem
• Sunday Afolabi as Prophet
• Christian Paul as Saheed
• Bassey Ekpenyong as Healer
• Elvis Duke as Driver
• Ezikeoha Nzube as Man
• Kayode Titilola ass Mmakamba
• Felix Ukairo a Remi

Synopsis

Being kicked out of their home by their aunt, a young woman Emem and her blind brother Miracle go in search for a glimpse of hope in the mean streets.

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result
2018	2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Best Picture
2018	6th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actress - Mariam Kayode

Notes and References

1. Web site: Imoh Umoren Explores Homelessness In The Trailer For 'Children Of Mud'. Konbini - All Pop Everything!. fr. 2019-11-18.
2. Web site: Children of Mud. 2018-03-17. Soundview Media Partners LLC. en-US. 2019-11-18.
3. Web site: Children of Mud earns child actress, Mariam Kayode nomination for Best Actress in a Drama. 2018-08-23. The Native. en-US. 2019-11-18.