The Trade (2023 film) explained

The Trade is a gripping Nigerian crime drama film directed by Jadesola Osiberu. Released in Nigeria on January 13, 2023, the movie draws inspiration from true events and delves into the dark world of kidnapping, cunning, and the relentless pursuit of justice.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Synopsis

The film revolves around an elusive kidnapper known only by the name Eric, who has terrorized communities in the southern part of Nigeria for over a decade. His reign of fear leaves victims and their families traumatized. However, when he takes on a job that brings the law closer than ever before, the stakes escalate dramatically.^{[6] [7]}

Cast

• Rita Dominic as Doris
• Blossom Chukwujekwu as Eric
• Gideon Okeke as Spark
• Nengi Adoki as Nneka
• Chiwetalu Agu as Kidnap Driver
• Shawn Faqua as Charles
• Wale Iruobe as Chidinma
• Ali Nuhu as Bukar
• Stan Nze as Meshach
• Gregory Ojefua as Ebuka
• Kelechi Udegbe
• Lami George as Amina
• Denola Grey as Victim
• Mercy Aigbe as Victim's Mum
• Franca Brown as Victim's wife

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jade Osiberu announces new movie, ‘Nigerian Trade’ . The Nations.
2. Web site: The Trade Rotten Tomatoes . 2024-03-03 . www.rottentomatoes.com . en.
3. Web site: Nigeria . Meiza . 2023-05-10 . ‘The Trade’ movie by Jade Osiberu unmasks the notoriety of kidnapping – Meiza . 2024-03-03 . meiza.ng . en-GB.
4. Web site: 2023-03-29 . "The Trade" Review: Jade Osiberu Serves Thrills in this True Crime-Inspired Hidden Gem - Afrocritik . 2024-03-03 . en.
5. Web site: Oladotun . Shola-Adido . 2023-04-15 . MOVIE REVIEW: The Trade: Blossom Chukwujekwu is ruthless in this poignant tale of kidnappings in Nigeria . 2024-03-03 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
6. Web site: Oshin . Sheriff . 2023-01-10 . Jade Osiberu’s Star-studded Crime Drama, ‘The Trade’ Gets Cinema Release Date . 2024-03-03 . ENTERTAINMENT — WITHIN NIGERIA . en-US.
7. Web site: Adedayo . Adedamola . 2023-04-03 . Review: Jadesola Osiberu’s “The Trade” (2023) Is An Appetiser To “Gangs of Lagos” . 2024-03-03 . The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) . en-GB.