epic film
Epic films have large scale, sweeping scope, and spectacle. The term is slightly ambiguous, sometimes designating a film genre and at other times simply big-budget films. Like epics in the classical literary sense, it is often focused on a her ...
produced by
Iyabo Ojo
Alice Iyabo Ojeli (born 21 December 1977) is a prominent Nigerian film actress, director, and producer popularly known for her contributions in the Nollywood film industry.Biodun Stephen. The film was released in Nigerian cinemas on March 28, 2025. It stars
Iyabo Ojo
Alice Iyabo Ojeli (born 21 December 1977) is a prominent Nigerian film actress, director, and producer popularly known for her contributions in the Nollywood film industry.Femi Adebayo
Femi Adebayo Salami (born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian film director, actor, lawyer, producer and special adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism. He is the son of actor Adebayo Salami. In 2024, he won the Afr ...
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 ...
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Mr Macaroni
Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo (born 3 May 1993), popularly known by his stage name Mr Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, and activist. He is known for his online comedy skits and roles in films such as ''Ponzi'' (2021), '' Ayinla'' (2021), '' ...
. It is set against the Yoruba cultural heritage and tells the story of a heroine who through her fearless nature fights against injustice within the community amidst societal pressure.
Following its release, ''Labake Olododo'' became the second largest debut for 2025 grossing over ₦50 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
Plot summary
Set in the Yoruba tradition ''Labake Olododo'' tells the story of Labake, a courageous young woman who has the strong desire to fight against injustice in the society. The story explores the complexities of traditional expectations, showing how Labake was able to rise against oppression in her community. Her desire and courageous nature towards fighting for justice lands her in betrayal and in the web of political scheme.
Selected cast
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Odunlade Adekola
Odunlade Jonathan Adekola (; born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian actor, film-maker, film producer and film director. He gained popularity and was widely known for his lead role in Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, ''Asiri Gomina Wa'', and has act ...
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Faithia Balogun
Faithia Williams Balogun formerly Faith Williams (born 5 February 1969) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director.
Early life and education
Faithia Williams is Urhobo from Delta state in the south-south region of Nigeria. She wa ...
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Iyabo Ojo
Alice Iyabo Ojeli (born 21 December 1977) is a prominent Nigerian film actress, director, and producer popularly known for her contributions in the Nollywood film industry.Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe (born 1 January 1978) is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba language movies.
Early life
Mercy Aigbe was born on 1 January 1978 in Edo State to Pa Aigbe and Mrs. Abisola Gr ...
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Scarlet Gomez
Gbemisola Scarlet Gomez professionally known as Scarlet Gomez, is a Nigerian actress, known for her lead role in the 2023 Showmax Original telenovela-series ''Wura''. In 2012, she won the Miss United Nations Tourism pageant in Kingston, Jamaica ...
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Femi Adebayo
Femi Adebayo Salami (born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian film director, actor, lawyer, producer and special adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism. He is the son of actor Adebayo Salami. In 2024, he won the Afr ...
Ibadan
Ibadan (, ; ) is the Capital city, capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the List of Nigerian cities by population, third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano (city), Kano, with a total populatio ...