Omoye Explained

Omoye
Director:	Uche Chukwu
Producer:	Rotimi Salami
Starring:	Kiki Omeili, Tina Mba, Stan Nze, Rotimi Salami
Country:	Ajegunle, Lagos State Nigeria
Language:	Yoruba

Omoye is a 2017 Nigerian movie written and directed by Uche Chukwu. It was produced by Africa Magic Viewers Award Winner, Rotimi Salami with sponsorship from Natures Gentle Touch.^[1] Omoye's plot tackled one of the problems in the society; domestic violence and the movie is endorsed by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT).^[2] Also,  the movie stars Kiki Omeili, Tina Mba, Stan Nze, Rotimi Salami ^[3]

Synopsis

The movie tells the story of a highly determined young lady who fell into the hands of an abuser as a husband. As the abuses continue, she becomes mentally and physically sapped but still does not give up on her marriage

Premiere

The movie premiere was held on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos.

Location

The movie was shot in Ajegunle, Lagos State Nigeria.^[4]

Cast

• Kiki Omeili as Omoye
• Rotimi Salami as Femi
• Stan Nze as Peter
• Greg Ojefua as Reverend Father
• Tina Mba as Aunty Chioma
• Olarotimi Fakunle as Baba Super
• Omobola Akinde as Mrs. Johnson
• Goodness Usman
• Mariana Dike as Gladys
• Kelvinmary Ndukwe
• Onyendika Ibeji
• Evans Odiagbe.

References

1. Web site: 2017-10-26 . Thrills as ‘Omoye’ premiers at Genesis Deluxe . 2022-07-18 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
2. Web site: 2017-10-20 . Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in ‘Omoye’ . 2022-07-18 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
3. Web site: sunnews . 2017-10-13 . Tina Mba, Gloria Young, Kiki Omeili set to dazzle in Omoye . 2022-07-18 . The Sun Nigeria . en-us.
4. Web site: abumere . princess . 2017-02-03 . Kiki Omeili to star in drama on domestic violence [Photos] ]. 2022-07-18 . Pulse Nigeria.