''Day of Destiny'' also known as ''D.O.D'' is a 2021 Nigerian
sci-fi
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adventure film
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written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film. The film stars
Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey,
Norbert Young and
Toyin Abraham in the lead roles. The film is based on the mysterious adventures of two teenage brothers who travel back in time by 20 years to change the fortunes of the family. It is also the first Nigerian family adventure film as well as Nigeria's first-ever time traveller film and was also the first Nigerian film to be released in 2021.
Cast
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Olumide Oworu as Chidi
* Denola Grey as Rotimi
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Norbert Young as Bankole
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Toyin Abraham as Captain
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Jide Kosoko as Chief Adediran
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Blossom Chukwujekwu as Young Bankole
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Ini Dima-Okojie
Ini Dima-Okojie (born 24 June 1990) is a Nigerian actress from Edo State, Nigeria. She resigned from her job in investment banking to enroll at the New York Film Academy. She started her career with the first television appearance on Taste of L ...
as Young Ifeoma
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Ireti Doyle as Ifeoma
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Broda Shaggi as Babayaro
* Tega Akpobome as Young Babayaro
* Gbemi Akinlade as Helena
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Deyemi Okanlawon as Governor Coker
* Anne Annex as Iya Monday
* Chris Akwarandu as Professor Mujeed
* Jumoke Ogunleye as General's Wife
* Mavis Ofudu as Conductor
Release
The film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to
End SARS protests. The film had its theatrical release on 1 January 2021 coinciding with the
New Year and opened to positive reviews from critics while also became a box office success. It was released on Netflix on 13 July 2021.
Awards and nominations
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2021 films
2021 adventure films
2021 science fiction films
2021 directorial debut films
English-language Nigerian films
Nigerian adventure films
Nigerian science fiction films
2020s English-language films
Films about brothers
2020s films about time travel
English-language science fiction films
English-language adventure films