Òlòtūré Explained

Òlòtūré
Director:	Kenneth Gyang
Producer:	Heidi Uys Temidayo Abudu James Amuta
Screenplay:	Yinka Ogun Craig Freimond
Story:	Mo Abudu Heidi Uys
Starring:	Beverly Osu Sharon Ooja Omowumi Dada
Music:	Kulanen Ikyo
Cinematography:	Malcolm Mclean
Editing:	Victoria Akujobi Johnson Awolola
Studio:	EbonyLife Films
Distributor:	Netflix
Runtime:	106 minutes
Country:	Nigeria
Language:	English Pidgin

Òlòtūré is a 2019 Nigerian crime drama film directed by Kenneth Gyang from a screenplay by Yinka Ogun and Craig Freimond. It stars Sharon Ooja, Beverly Osu, Ada Ameh and Blossom Chukwujekwu.

Premise

Òlòturé tells the story of Òlòturé (Sharon Ooja), a young and naive Nigerian journalist who goes undercover to expose the dangerous and brutal underworld of human trafficking. Based in Lagos, it depicts how sex workers are recruited to be exploited overseas.^{[1] [2]}

Cast

• Sharon Ooja as Òlòturé
• Beverly Osu as Peju
• Ada Ameh as Titi
• Omowumi Dada as Linda
• Blossom Chukwujekwu as Emeka
• Omoni Oboli as Alero
• Segun Arinze as Theo
• Adebukola Oladipupo as Beauty
• Ikechukwu Onunaku as Chuks
• Kemi Lala Akindoju as Blessing
• Omawumi as Sandra
• Sambasa Nzeribe as Victor
• Daniel Etim Effiong as Tony
• David Jones David as Sheriff
• Emmanuel Ilemobajo as Simon
• Eunice Omoregie as Linda's mother
• Gregory Ojefua as Sami
• Patrick Doyle as Sir Phillip
• Pearl Okorie as Peace
• Wofai Fada as Vanessa
• Yemi Solade as Jubril

Production

The script for Òlòturé is partly based on reporting by Nigerian investigative journalist Tobore Ovuorie.^{[3] [4]} Filming officially began on 5 November 2018 at a location in Lagos, Nigeria.^{[5] [6]}

Release

The film premiered on 31 October 2019 at Carthage Film Festival in Tunisia.^{[7] [8]} In September 2020, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film. Airing began on 2 October 2020.^{[9] [10] [11]} Within days after its release, Òlòturé ranged among the Top 10 watched movies in the world on Netflix.

Sequel

On June 4, 2024, Netflix released the official trailer Òlòtūré: The Journey on YouTube. Produced by Ebonylife Studios, the intense sequel to the 2019 hit film Òlòtūré was released globally on June 28, 2024.^[12]

See also

• List of Nigerian films of 2019

Notes and References

1. Web site: Òlòtūré: A Journey Into The Underworld of Human Trafficking. Akinyoade. Akinwale. 3 June 2019. The Guardian Newspaper. 22 September 2020.
2. Web site: EbonyLife Screens Òloture. 1 June 2019. The Independent Newspaper. 22 September 2020.
3. News: Augoye. Jayne. 2020-10-04. Movie inspired by Premium Times investigation launches on Netflix. Premium Times. 2020-11-20.
4. News: Salaudeen. Aisha. 2020-10-07. New Nollywood film shines a light on human trafficking in Nigeria. CNN. 2020-11-20.
5. Web site: Mo Abudu begins production for upcoming movie, 'Oloture'. 9 November 2018. The Eagle Online. 22 September 2020.
6. Web site: Kenneth Gyang at the helm of Mo Abudu's new film, 'Oloture'. 9 November 2018. Abubakar. Murtala. The Cable Lifestyle. 22 September 2020.
7. Web site: Communiqués. 20 November 2020. Carthage Film Festival.
8. Web site: 2019-11-01. Òlòtūré selected for official screening at prestigious Carthage Film Festival, Tunisia. 2020-11-20. EbonyLife TV.
9. News: Netflix approves 'Citation','Òlòtūré', 'King of Boys 2', one original Nigerian series. Premium Times. Augoye. Jayne. 21 September 2020. 22 September 2020.
10. Web site: Abdulrahman. Kadiri. 21 September 2020. Netflix announces new original content from Nigeria. 22 September 2020. P.M. News.
11. Web site: Netflix lines up first EbonyLife feature. 10 September 2020. 22 September 2020. C21Media.
12. Web site: Onu . Stephen . 2024-06-30 . MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Òlòtūré: The Journey’ excels in its realistic depiction of human trafficking horrors . 2024-07-03 . Premium Times Nigeria . en.