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, produced and directed by

Kunle Afolayan Kunle Afolayan (born 30 September 1975) is a Nigerians, Nigerian actor, producer, and director. He is credited for elevating the quality of Nollywood movies through larger budgets, shooting on 35mm, releasing in Movie theater, cinemas, and impro ...

and Written by Kunle Afolayan, John Izuchukwu and Jide Okeke . In 2007 It won the

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. It was also featured as one of the Must See African Films of the 21st century on

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African Voices in 2013. It was released on DVD in July 2008.

Cast

* Kunle Afolayan as Dewunmi * Deola Oloyede as Moji * Jotham Ayuba as Shehu * Angela Phillips as Amaka * Toun Oni as Foster Mother * Laide Adewale as Foster Uncle * Joe Adekwagh as Alhaji * Kunle Coker as Kazeem * Peter Fatomilola as Soothsayer * The writer of the movie is Jude Okeke.

References

{{Kunle Afolayan Films directed by Kunle Afolayan Yoruba-language films 2006 films Films produced by Kunle Afolayan Nigerian thriller films