Shadow Parties is a 2021 Nigerian political drama film directed and produced by Yemi Amodu. The film stars Yemi Blaq, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toyin Abraham, Jide Kosoko, Sola Sobowale, Magdalena Korpas, and Lucien Morgan.[1][2][3] It premiered on Netflix on 6 September 2021.[4][5]
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| Directed by | Yemi Amodu |
| Screenplay by | Ade Derek Adeniji Yemi Amodu |
| Produced by | Yemi Amodu Doyin Amodu |
| Starring | Yemi Blaq Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Toyin Abraham Jide Kosoko Sola Sobowale Magdalena Korpas Lucien Morgan |
| Cinematography | Lukman Abdulrahman |
| Edited by | Kazeem Oyewo |
| Music by | Franklin Israel |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
The theme of the film revolves around a communal clash in which Aremu from Aje, a town that neighbours Iludun, where his wife, Arike was born, well known for fratricidal wars, which had claimed the lives of Arike's parents. The two towns were thrown into war after the kinsmen of Aremu decided to burn his wife and child alive claiming she was an enemy which then triggered reprisal attacks from the Iluduns led by Lowo, Arike's brother.[6][7][8]
Cast edit
- Toyin Abraham as Arike
- Toyin Adegbola as Queen of Aje Land
- Yemi Blaq as Owuteru
- Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde as Princess Fadekemi
- Romoke Ajayi as Queen of Iludun Land
- Segun Arinze as Chief Obanla
- Saheed Balogun as Akuwe
- Jibola Dabo as King of Aje Land
- Ken Erics as Aremu
- Gbemisola Faleti as Akanji
- Chris Iheuwa as Ben Akuga
- Magdalena Korpas as Atilola's Wife
- Jide Kosoko as Chief Atilola
- Sola Kosoko as Asabi
- Lola Lawal as Nurse
- Rotimi Makinde as King of Iludun Land
- Lucien Morgan as Ian
- Tunde Oladimeji as Ayinla
- Hafiz Oyetoro as Bogumbe
- Rotimi Salami as Akinola
- Jimi Solanke as Akanji's Father
- Sola Sobowale as Amoke
- Bode Sowande as Professor
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement in Production Design | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Nigerian Film | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale feature in 'Shadow Parties'". Pulse Nigeria. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "New Movie Shadow Parties to Tackle Communal Clashes". THISDAYLIVE. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (6 December 2018). "Anticipate! Toyin Abraham, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Segun Arinze, Jide Kosoko to star in 'Shadow Parties' | Teaser". BellaNaija. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Nollywood Movie, 'Shadow Parties' is Now on Netflix". Media Rants. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Shadow Parties | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Omotola leads cast in new movie 'Shadow Parties'". Vanguard News. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Nollywood, Hollywood team up in the new movie "Shadow Parties | Premium Times Nigeria". 21 May 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "'SHADOW PARTIES' An Excellent Advocacy Tool For Conflict Resolution". Veracity Desk. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
