| Juju Stories | |
| Director: | C.J. Obasi Abba Makama Michael Omonua |
| Producer: | Oge Obasi |
| Narrators: | --> |
| Music: | Philippe Razol |
| Cinematography: | Femi Awojide |
| Editing: | Chinedum Okerengwor |
| Studio: | iFind Pictures Fiery Film Company Osiris Creatives Cine9ja 20 Pounds Production |
| Distributors: | --> |
| Runtime: | 84 minutes |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Language: | English |
Juju Stories is a three-part anthology film exploring juju (magical) stories rooted in Nigerian folklore and urban legend, written and directed by C.J. Obasi, Abba Makama and Michael Omonua. The film features three stories: "Love Potion" by Omonua, "YAM" by Makama, and "Suffer The Witch" by Obasi.[1] [2] It is scheduled for theatrical release in Nigeria on 21 January 2022.[3]
Juju Stories tackles juju in contemporary Lagos through three stories. In Love Potion, by Omonua, an unmarried woman agrees to use juju to find herself an ideal mate. In Yam, by Makama, consequences arise when a street urchin picks up seemingly random money from the roadside. In Suffer the Witch, by Obasi, love and friendship turns into obsession, when a young college woman attracts her crush's interest.
Juju Stories first premiered at the 2021 edition of the Locarno Film Festival.[4] [5] [6] It won the Boccalino d'Oro award for best film.[7] It is scheduled for theatrical release in 12 countries on 31 October 2021.[8] It was listed as one of the best African films of 2022.[9]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Locarno Film Festival | Golden Leopard | Juju Stories | ||
| International Competition: Special Mention | |||||
| Special Jury Prize | |||||
| Leopard for Best Actress | |||||
| Boccalino d'oro for Best Film | [10] | ||||
| Leopard for Best Direction | C.J. Obasi, Abba Makama, Michael Omonua |