''Domitilla'' is a 1996 Nigerian film starring
Anne Njemanze,
Sandra Achums,
Ada Ameh
Ada Ameh (15 May 1974 – 17 July 2022) was a Nigerian actress who spent more than two decades in the Nigerian movie industry and was notable for her character as Anita in the 1996 movie titled ''Domitilla'' and as Emu Johnson in the award-w ...
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Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July 1971), is a veteran Nigerian actress. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie ''Stronger than Pain''.
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about a young woman struggling to make ends meet as a Lagos
prostitute
Prostitution is a type of sex work that involves engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment. The definition of "sexual activity" varies, and is often defined as an activity requiring physical contact (e.g., sexual intercourse, non-pe ...
. A sequel, ''Domitilla 2'', was released in 1999, and a remake was released in 2023.
Plot
Office secretary Ngozi moonlights as a prostitute at night under the alias Domitilla, alongside her friends Jenny, Anita, and Judith. Her earnings barely cover both her living expenses and her invalid father's medical bills. After her love interest, John, calls time on their budding relationship upon discovering her double life, Domitilla attends a high-society gathering with her friends where she meets wealthy politician Lawson, who becomes her benefactor. However, her world turns on its head when the politician is found dead in their hotel room after a night of frolicking with her, with all evidence pointing in Domitilla's direction.
Cast
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Ann Njemanze as Domitilla
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Sandra Achums as Judith
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Ada Ameh
Ada Ameh (15 May 1974 – 17 July 2022) was a Nigerian actress who spent more than two decades in the Nigerian movie industry and was notable for her character as Anita in the 1996 movie titled ''Domitilla'' and as Emu Johnson in the award-w ...
as Anita
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Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July 1971), is a veteran Nigerian actress. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie ''Stronger than Pain''.
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as Jenny
*Charles Okafor as John
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Enebeli Elebuwa as Dr Lawson
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Maureen Ihua as Mrs. Lawson
*Sam Arogundade as Domitilla's boss
*Ejiro Benjamin as state counsel
*Kate Effiong as Helen's auntie
*Melvin Ejiro as Peter
*Iyabo Lawani as Judge
*Sunny McDon as Jeff
*Moji Danisa as Domitilla's lawyer
See also
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Ada Ameh
Ada Ameh (15 May 1974 – 17 July 2022) was a Nigerian actress who spent more than two decades in the Nigerian movie industry and was notable for her character as Anita in the 1996 movie titled ''Domitilla'' and as Emu Johnson in the award-w ...
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Anne Njemanze
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The Sessions (2020 film)
References
1996 films
Nigerian drama films
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English-language Nigerian films