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Wikipedia article
'Omo Ghetto' (English translation: 'Child of the Ghetto') is a 2010 Nigerian crime comedy drama film directed by Abiodun Olarenwaju, starring Funke Akindele, Rachel Oniga, Taiwo Hassan, Yinka Quadri and Eniola Badmus.
Plot
The film is based on the societal vices by a women-dominated gang.
Reception
Olusegun Michael for 'Modern Ghana' praised the plot, casting, theme and interpretation of roles in the film, describing it as a "didactic, entertaining and revealing" film. In 2017, Azeezat Kareem for Encomium Magazine listed 'Omo Ghetto' as one of two films that brought Eniola Badmus to major limelight in the Nigerian film industry. It was also included in Legit.ng five "most memorable" films of Funke Akindele.
Cast
*Funke Akindele as Lefty
*Bimbo Thomas as Nicky
*Rachel Oniga
*Adebayo Salami as Baba Onibaba
*Taiwo Hassan
*Yinka Quadri
*Eniola Badmus as Busty
*Ronke Ojo
Release
The film had its premiere at the Exhibition Hall, National Arts Theatre, Iganmu on October 24, 2010.
Sequel
The sequel of the film titled 'Omo Ghetto: The Saga' was released on 25 December 2020.
See also
* List of Nigerian films
References
Category:Nigerian crime comedy films
Category:2010 films
Category:Yoruba-language films
Category:English-language Nigerian films
Category:2010 comedy films
Category:Nigerian comedy-drama films
Category:Nigerian crime drama films
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