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'My Village People' is a 2021 Nigerian comedy supernatural thriller film written by Bovi Ugboma and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. The film stars Bovi, Nkem Owoh, Amaechi Muonagor and Charles Inojie in the lead roles. The film was premiered at the Filmhouse Cinemas in Lagos on 6 June 2021 and the film had its theatrical release on 11 June 2021.

Synopsis



Prince, a young man whose weaknesses for women eventually lands him in trouble as he is caught in a bizarre love triangle with witches and marine spirits.

Cast



* Bovi as Prince

* Nkem Owoh as Prof Pium

* Theresa Edem as Haggai

* Amaechi Muonagor as Ndio

* Charles Inojie as Uncle Jakpa

* Sophie Alakija as Ame

* Rachael Oniga as Witch 1

* Ada Ameh as Witch 2

* Binta Ayo Mogaji as Witch 3

* Venita Akpofure as Princess

* Zubby Michael as Bishop Divine

* Akah Nnani as Driver

* Mimi Onalaja as Mrs Okafor

Production



The film was produced in collaboration with Kountry Kulture Network, FilmOne Entertainment and TMPL Motion Pictures. The principal photography of the film began in January 2021 and the first look poster of the film was unveiled by Bovi in April 2021.

Controversy



Despite the box office success, the writer of the film Bovi who also played the lead role had accused the director Niyi Akinmolayan of being egoistic, clout chaser and inferiority complex driven film director. Bovi expressed his dissatisfaction working with Akinmolayan in a social media post on 3 July 2021 nearly a month after the theatrical release of the film.

References



Category:2021 films

Category:Nigerian thriller films

Category:2021 comedy films

Category:2021 thriller films

Category:English-language Nigerian films

Category:2020s English-language films

Category:Nigerian comedy-drama films

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