The Lost Okoroshi Explained

Director:Abba Makama
Producer:Abba Makama
Cinematography:Mike Omonua
Editing:Abba Makama
Music:Shay Who
Studio:Osiris Film and Entertainment
Country:Nigeria
Language:Igbo language, Pidgin English and English

The Lost Okoroshi is a 2019 Nigerian film produced, directed and edited by Abba Makama under the production studio of Osiris Film and Entertainment.[1] [2] The movie links the African traditional belief system with modernity. [3]

Plot

The film revolves around a young security guard, Raymond, who is melancholic because of the extinction of traditional and cultural antiquities of his country. In his dreams he begins to receive messages from Okoroshi, a traditional Igbo spirit. One day he wakes up transformed into Okoroshi and begins a spiritual journey.[4] [5]

Premiere

It was premiered globally at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2019 also screened at Vevey International Funny Films Festival. It was released in 2020 on Netflix.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DeFore . John . 18 September 2019 . 'The Lost Okoroshi': Film Review TIFF 2019 . 4 August 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  2. Web site: Zilko . Christian . 8 August 2019 . 'The Lost Okoroshi' Trailer: TIFF Premiere Is an Afrofuturistic Journey Through Nigerian Masquerade . 4 August 2022 . IndieWire . en.
  3. Web site: Identity and displacement in Nigeria . 4 August 2022 . africasacountry.com . 21 October 2020 . en-US.
  4. Web site: 23 September 2020 . The Lost Okoroshi . 4 August 2022 . VIFFF - Vevey International Funny Film Festival . fr-FR.
  5. Web site: 5 September 2020 . Abba Makama's "The Lost Okoroshi" Debuts on Netflix! . 4 August 2022 . The Lagos Review . en-US.

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