| The Ghost and the Tout | |
| Director: | Charles Uwagbai |
| Screenplay: | Toyin Abraham Charles Uwagbai Titi Jeje Biodun Stephen Damilare Awe |
| Story: | Charles Uwagbai |
| Producer: | Toyin Abraham Samuel Olatunji |
| Starring: | Sambasa Nzeribe Toyin Abraham Rachael Okonkwo Omowumi Dada Lasisi Elenu |
| Studio: | Toyin Abraham Productions |
| Runtime: | 103 minutes |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Language: | English |
| Gross: | ₦77,233,105[1] |
The Ghost and the Tout also known as Ghost and the Tout is a 2018 Nigerian ghost film, written and directed by Charles Uwagbai. The film stars Sambasa Nzeribe, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Omowumi Dada in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release in Nigeria on 11 May 2018 and received positive reviews from the critics.[2] [3]
The film became a huge box office success grossing 30 million within one week and remained as the fifth highest grossing Nigerian film in 2018.[4] The film still occupies the 25th position in the overall list of highest grossing films in Nigeria. The movie streams on Netflix.
The plot of the film revolves around a young woman from the ghetto who is called Isila (Toyin Abraham). She encounters a ghost called Mike (Sambasa Nzeribe), who is in need of her assistance to communicate with the people he left behind. At the ghost's request, she becomes tangled and puzzled in solving a murder mystery and her life takes an interesting turn. Only she knows and understands what would happen in the future.[5]
The Ghost And The Tout grossed ₦ 30 million after 1 week in cinemas[6] and ₦ 77 million overall.[7]
The sequel, The Ghost And The Tout Too was released on September 5, 2021 and premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2022.[8] [9]