| Genre: | Thriller |
| Director: | Ebuka Njoku |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Language: | English Igbo |
| Editor: | Femo Daniel |
| Runtime: | 84 minutes |
| Network: | Netflix |
Yahoo+ is a 2022 Nigerian crime film directed by Ebuka Njoku and co-produced by Lorenzo Menakaya. It stars Ken Erics, Ifeoma Obinwa,Somadina Adinma, Lorenzo Menakaya, and Lillian Echelon Mbadiwe. It was released in July 2022.[1] [2] [3]
The film narrates the journey of two childhood friends who aspire to make it in Nollywood, but turn to fraud as a secondary means of income. It draws inspiration from the phenomenon of online fraud, commonly referred to as "Yahoo Yahoo," which is often associated with the use of black magic.[4]
Kamso (played by Lillian Echelon Mbadiwe), a young woman, seeks to borrow money from her friend to send funds to her boyfriend. Her friend Pino-Pino (played by Ifeoma Obinwa), who is a prostitute, agrees to lend her the money on the condition that Kamso accompanies her to work that night. After initially refusing, Kamso reluctantly agrees.
Upon arriving at the location, Kamso discovers that her boyfriend, Abacha (played by Somadina Adinma), is one of the clients. Heartbroken, she locks herself in a room.[5]
Yahoo+ was released in Nigeria on July 1st, 2022 via Netflix and distributed by Filmone Entertainment.[6] The film was originally announced with a release date after unveiling its final trailer on February 22, 2022.[7]