''The Narrow Path'' is a 2006 Nigerian film, produced and directed by
Tunde Kelani
Tunde Kelani (born February 26,1946), popularly known as TK, is a Nigerian filmmaker. In a career spanning more than four decades, TK specialises in producing movies that promote Nigeria's cultural heritage, particularly that of the Yoruba. He ...
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The film was adapted from ''
The Virgin'', a novel written by
Bayo Adebowale
Bayo Adebowale (born 6 June 1944) is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, critic, librarian and founder of the African Heritage Library and Cultural Centre, Adeyipo, Ibadan Oyo State
Early life and education
He was born on 6 June 1944 in Ibada ...
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Plot summary
The film follows the story of Awero, a young woman living in the village of Orita South-West Nigeria during the colonial era. Awero was a beautiful virgin whom all the men in the village wanted to marry. She was involved in a love triangle-esque relationship between Odejimi a brave hunter and Lapade a rich jewellery merchant. She later accepted to marry Odejimi a brave hunter from another village but was raped by Dauda her childhood friend before her traditional ceremony.
However, a dark secret is revealed on their wedding night, causing a rift between the villages of Orita and Agbade and bringing them on the brink of war.
In the end, the conflict is resolved by a group of village women, led by Awero, who advocate for the cancellation of virginity tests in all the villages. The film features the beautiful Yoruba country's rich art and culture. It includes a soundtrack called Ikoko Akufo (Lamentations for a broken pot) by
Beautiful Nubia that was later included in his Essential Work Album.
Cast
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Sola Asedeko
Sola Asedeko is a Nigerian film actress, Filmmaking, film-maker and director. She is popularly known as ''Abeni'' for her lead role in Abeni (film), Abeni, a 2006 Nigerian film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani.
Early life
Asedeko was born ...
as Awero
*Segun Adefila as Dauda
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Ayo Badmus as Lapade
*Seyi Fasuyi as Odejimi
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Khabirat Kafidipe as Peju
*Keji Yusuf as Iya Peju
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Joke Muyiwa as Awero's Mother
*Olu Okekanye as Awero's Father
*Eniola Olaniyan as Bogunde
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Funke Akindele
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele (born August 24, 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerians, Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, producer, politician , and realtor.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her tw ...
as Wunmi
*Laide Adewale as Korede
*Alaba Adeshina as Alape
*Deji Aderemi as Omitade
*Remi Abiola as Iya Lape
*Noelie Agbandegba as Adedara
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Bukky Wright as Abigail
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Idowu Philips as Odejimi's Mother
References
2006 films
Films based on Nigerian novels
Nigerian drama films
English-language Nigerian films
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