Esohe

Esohe
Directed byCharles Uwagbai
Robert O'Peters
Written byBimbo Manuel
Produced byRobert O'Peters , Charles Uwagbai
StarringJemima Osunde
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Oghenekaro Itene
Omo Godwyn Williams
Chris Attoh
CinematographyFabian Hooks
Emeka Madu
Austin Nwaolie
Edited byJude Legema
Release date
  • 28 November 2018 (2018-11-28)
(Nigeria)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguagesEnglish
Yoruba
Budget$100,000 (estd.)

Esohe, is a 2018 Nigerian epic fantasy thriller film co-directed by Charles Uwagbai and Robert O'Peters and co-produced by Robert O'Peters.[1] The film stars Jemima Osunde in lead role along with Jimmy Jean-Louis. Oghenekaro Itene, Omo Godwyn Williams and Chris Attoh made supportive roles and an ensemble cast.[2] The film revolves around Gary Barbar, who suffers repeated nightmares and later unveils as the reincarnation and reunion of Ifagbai, the son of Eghosa the Oba’s warrior, his long-lost lover, Esohe.[3][4]

The film has been shot in Benin City, Nigeria.[5] The film received mostly positive critical acclaim, and was screened worldwide.[6] In 2018, at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film was nominated for five award categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Visual Effect, Achievement in Make-up, and Achievement in Costume Design.[7] In USA, the film became a blockbuster.[8]

Cast

  • Jemima Osunde as Esohe
  • Jimmy Jean-Louis as Gary Babar
  • Chris Attoh as Ifagbai
  • Oghenekaro Itene as Itohan
  • Omo Godwyn Williams as Chief Eghosa
  • Toyin Abraham as Titilola
  • Precious Aibangbee as Efosa
  • Kristy Butler as Tricia
  • Solo Clinton as Civilized Villager
  • Kyle Colton as Damian
  • Omosigho Edward as Chief
  • Aimienofona Efekomwan as Ehi
  • Osagie Elegbe as Police officer
  • Desmond Elliot as Johnny Payne
  • Afolayan Eniola as Osagie
  • Legemah Henry as Ezomo
  • Michael Isokpan as Loot
  • Emmanuel Issah as Police Man
  • Opute Joel as Farmer
  • Loveth Leonard as Receptionist
  • Misty Lockheart as Claire
  • Bimbo Manuel as Catechist
  • Ufuoma McDermott as Eno
  • Omo-Osaghie Utete Megiabi as Priest
  • Ehigiator Joy Nosa as Abieyuwa
  • Helen Enado Odigie as Queen
  • Eunice Omorogie as Ohen
  • Patience Omoruyi as Mama Patric
  • Osayande Onaghise as Leader
  • Andrew Otamere as Old man
  • Joel Rogers as Professor James
  • Igiebor Osagie Solution as Osa
  • Monica Swaida as Esosa
  • Omoye Uzamere as Iyen
  • Margaret Madu Vilvens as Melissa

References

  1. ^ "Esohe". Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  2. ^ admin (2018-02-04). "BINI EPIC MOVIE, ESOHE IN THE CINEMAS". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  3. ^ "Bini epic movie 'Esohe' premieres in Houston, USA". Vanguard News. 2017-06-04. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  4. ^ "Desmond Elliot, Toyin Aimakhu, Chris Attoh, Bimbo Manuel star in epic movie". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  5. ^ Okiche, Wilfred (2018-01-25). "Esohe is doing the most without really doing anything, as usual". YNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  6. ^ "Oba of Benin Receives Esohe Movie Crew". Vanguard News. 2017-12-23. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  7. ^ "Esohe (2017) awards & festivals on MUBI". mubi.com. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  8. ^ TuriDee (19 May 2017). "Epic Movie 'Esohe', Sold-out in American Cinemas!: Xplorenollywood". Retrieved 2021-10-03.


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