Esohe Explained
Esohe, is a 2018 Nigerian epic fantasy thriller film co-directed by Charles Uwagbai and Robert O'Peters and co-produced by Robert O'Peters.[1] The film stars Jemima Osunde in lead role along with Jimmy Jean-Louis. Oghenekaro Itene, Omo Godwyn Williams and Chris Attoh made supportive roles and an ensemble cast.[2] The film revolves around Gary Barbar, who suffers repeated nightmares and later unveils as the reincarnation and reunion of Ifagbai, the son of Eghosa the Oba’s warrior, his long-lost lover, Esohe.[3] [4]
The film has been shot in Benin City, Nigeria.[5] The film received mostly positive critical acclaim, and was screened worldwide.[6] In 2018, at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film was nominated for five award categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Visual Effect, Achievement in Make-up, and Achievement in Costume Design.[7] In USA, the film became a blockbuster.[8]
Cast
- Jemima Osunde as Esohe
- Jimmy Jean-Louis as Gary Babar
- Chris Attoh as Ifagbai
- Oghenekaro Itene as Itohan
- Omo Godwyn Williams as Chief Eghosa
- Toyin Abraham as Titilola
- Precious Aibangbee as Efosa
- Kristy Butler as Tricia
- Solo Clinton as Civilized Villager
- Kyle Colton as Damian
- Omosigho Edward as Chief
- Aimienofona Efekomwan as Ehi
- Osagie Elegbe as Police officer
- Desmond Elliot as Johnny Payne
- Afolayan Eniola as Osagie
- Legemah Henry as Ezomo
- Michael Isokpan as Loot
- Emmanuel Issah as Police Man
- Opute Joel as Farmer
- Loveth Leonard as Receptionist
- Misty Lockheart as Claire
- Bimbo Manuel as Catechist
- Ufuoma McDermott as Eno
- Omo-Osaghie Utete Megiabi as Priest
- Ehigiator Joy Nosa as Abieyuwa
- Helen Enado Odigie as Queen
- Eunice Omorogie as Ohen
- Patience Omoruyi as Mama Patric
- Osayande Onaghise as Leader
- Andrew Otamere as Old man
- Joel Rogers as Professor James
- Igiebor Osagie Solution as Osa
- Monica Swaida as Esosa
- Omoye Uzamere as Iyen
- Margaret Madu Vilvens as Melissa
Notes and References
- Web site: Esohe . 2021-10-03 . en-US.
- Web site: admin . 2018-02-04 . BINI EPIC MOVIE, ESOHE IN THE CINEMAS . 2021-10-03 . THISDAYLIVE . en-US.
- Web site: 2017-06-04 . Bini epic movie 'Esohe' premieres in Houston, USA . 2021-10-03 . Vanguard News . en-US.
- Web site: 2017-02-06 . Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie . 2021-10-03 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
- Web site: Okiche . Wilfred . 2018-01-25 . Esohe is doing the most without really doing anything, as usual . 2021-10-03 . YNaija . en-GB.
- Web site: 2017-12-23 . Oba of Benin Receives Esohe Movie Crew . 2021-10-03 . Vanguard News . en-US.
- Web site: Esohe (2017) awards & festivals on MUBI . 2021-10-03 . mubi.com.
- Web site: TuriDee . Epic Movie 'Esohe', Sold-out in American Cinemas!: Xplorenollywood . 19 May 2017 . 2021-10-03 . en-US.
