Movie Highlight #12: 3 Interesting Old Nigerian Movies
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Greeting Friends,
It's movie highlight!!!. With your host ruthjoe. This is the 12th edition of movie highlight.
Movie Highlight is a weekly publication, where I share highlight of different types of movies, what to expect in the movie and tell you trending movies for your interaction, fun and communication.
Today's movie highlight is going to be very interesting. So just get your popcorn handy and ready to enjoy with movie highlight.
3 interesting Nigerian movies of Old |
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Today I bring to you 3 interesting Nigerian movies of Old. These movies were the talk of town back then and I would like to bring them to your rememberance today. You would tell me what you think about these movies, Did you watch it or you didn't?
Osuofia in London |
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- Date movie was released : 2003
- Movie time Duration : 1 hour 45 minutes
- Movie writer : Kola minis, Emeka Obiakowa
- Director of the movie : Kingsley Ogoro
- Producer of movie : kola minis, Kingsley Ogoro
- Movie cast : Nkem Owoh acting as Osuofia, Mara Ashton acting as Obiekwe, Cynthia Okereke acting as Uremma, Tom Njemanze acting as Izukwu, Romans Amuta acting as Elder, Sabina mole acting as Ijeoma, Blessing Onolleka acting as Nkechi, Oluchi Agunwa acting as Uloaku, Chiwendu Onaga acting as Adaku, Patricia Ezeani acting as Madam Itemehe, Victoria Sumers acting as Osuofia's daughter.
Osuofia in London is comic movie. It was the talk of my town back then and every parent and their kid wanted to see the movie. Did you watch this movie?
Osuofia in London tells a story of a village drunk who lived in the eastern part of Nigeria. Osuofia got news which is eventually to change his life for ever. The news about his brother's death in London. Are you surprised? Well his brother before he died made Osuofia the beneficiary of all his wealth. Now Osuofia would travel to London to fight for what is his.
Now imagine a village man entering a big city for the first time? Osuofia in London left us the viewers with every scene captivating, funny and interesting. It portrayed the igbo tradition and left us with a happy ending which makes it my kind of movie.
My Personal Rating of the movie |
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Back in 2003 when this movie was released, it was in CD form, and Nollywood at that time was still improving on their quality of movie, so I will not judge the video quality of this movie so badly. I think back then it was the best they could offer.
In terms of actors falling into character, I give it to Mr Nkem Owoh acting as Osuofia. He is great comic actor, there is no dull moment with him. The costume used was good too. Therefore, my rating would be 9/10
Living in Bondage |
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- Date released : 1992
- Time Duration of movie : 2 hours 43 minutes
- Director : Chris Obi Rapu
- Producer : Kenneth Nnebue
- Language : Igbo
- Movie Cast : Kenneth Okonkwo as Andy, Kanayo O Kanayo as chief Omego, Francis Agu as Achie million, Bob Manuel Udokwu as mike, Grace Ayozie as Andy's mother, Sydney Diala as initiator, Nnenna kwabueze as Merit, Daniel Oluigbo as chief priest, Rita Nzelu as Tina, Ngozi Nwosu as Ego , Chizoba Boss as Aunty , Ngozi Nwaneto as Caro.
Who remembers living in Bondage of 1992? Living in Bondage is a very interesting movie that got the attention of so many people in Nigeria me inclusive. The movie was done in Igbo language yet it didn't stop non Igbo's from watching.
Living in Bondage tries to relate it's audience with the present situation in our country, I mean poverty and hardship. Telling a story of what pressure, poverty and lack can do to a man, showing us the extent that man can go just to acquire wealth and come out from poverty even if it means killing his lives ones. But is that good?
Living in Bondage has alot of lessons to teach. The movie keeps you glued to it no wonder just last year I saw a rebranded version of living in Bondage but this one was about the freedom of the main actor. Maybe some other day I would talk about it.
Living in Bondage of 1992 was really interesting. In CD format it was produced. Amazing actors featured in this movie making it one of the best back then. Am sure you would like to go search for this movie and see for your self what am talking about. My rating for this movie is 8/10.
Karishika |
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- Year released: 1996
- Time Duration of movie : 56 minutes
- Movie writer: Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi , Felix Oboro
- Producer: Ejike Ezekwem, Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi,
- Director: Christian Onu
- Cast : Becky Ngozi Okorie, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Sandra Achums, Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi, Obi maduobogwu, Andy chukwu, Steve Eboh, sonny mcDon, Ameachi muonagor, Adora Ikoh.
Back then when I first saw the movie, it was really scary to me. The movie generally shows us what happens in the spiritual realm and it's effect in the physical realm.
Karishika was a movie dreaded by we the kids. Then the was this background scary song in the movie that was really scary. Karishika tells a story of the dark world concluding that more souls are needed to populate their kingdom. To achieve this, a mesanger named Karishika was sent to earth to get the souls. The mesanger disguises as a beautiful young lady to get the mission done. Scary right?
Hmm what shall I rate this movie? The movie has lessons to learn from it, even though there parts that I didn't agree with. It's really an old movie and it's standard was what was best back then but as at today the quality of this movie can not match what we have today. This simply shows that Nollywood is really doing well. My rating for this movie will be 7/10
Conclusion |
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Oh !! today's movie highlight took me back to memory lane. The good old days. All the movies I highlighted today are very old. I was really young when they were produced. How many of you have seen any of the movies I talked about today? I would like to get your response, feedback or contribution to today's movie highlight at my comment session.
Next week will be another exciting time, please try not to miss it, invite your friends and family and get your popcorn ready.
Till I come your way next week. Stay safe and see you at the top.
Osuofia in London, was one of the latest movie back then in 2003. The movie became so popular which makes the actors and actresses more famous. I really enjoyed watching the movie. Indeed you have published a good movie review. Thank you for sharing your Quality post with us.
Of all the movies I highlighted today I have noticed that most people love the movie Osuofia in London.
Indeed the movie was popular back then I enjoyed watching too. The memory still lingers.
Don't miss next week movie highlight, it will be another interesting time.
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Osuofia in London is one of the Nigerian movie I can't get enough of it. It full of fun and I usually laugh through out the movie. The man popularly know as ukwa is one of the best oldest comedians and actors. Thanks you for highlighting this old interesting movies (moving pictures).
Hahaha Osuofia in London was the hit back then. Am glad I brought back memories..
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Osuofia in London was very interesting. It was all comic from the beginning till the end. Where I enjoyed most was where he had to bring back the white lady to Nigeria to start doing some tedious work.
Karashika is another interesting but scary movie. We usually cover our faces when they are about to show some scary parts. I have a cousin who will never uncover her face until the movie is over.
Living in boundage, I really cannot remember it as others because I watched it just once and it's been a long time.
I appreciate your efforts, thank you for the highlights, it just refreshed my memory.
Hahaha that you cousin is just like me. I don't like scary movies but I had to force myself to watch it and I thank God I did, if not I won't be here giving you the gist.
There is a new living in Bondage released last year, you can go and watch it to catch up with this one.
Am glad you enjoyed movie highlight this week. Don't miss next week edition.
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I so loved that movie called osofia in london when it came out. It's as though that was the very first time Osofia visited London. What an interesting movie back in those days.
Hahaha! I think so too. Osuofia in London was really interesting. It was the talk of town.
Am glad that you have seen the movie.
Thank you for your support
Growing up, these movies made our day... I would almost sit all day then watching this home video.
Osofia in London was one movie I could see over and over. Thanks for bringing those good old memories. Can one still get these epic movies?
Who knows YouTube might still have them somewhere in their archive.
#steem-on dear.
Hahaha
Osuofia in London reign well well that year.
Yes you I think we can still get the movie on YouTube.
Oh, my dear Osuofia in London, i can't forget, wish i could watch it again, that movie is locked with my childhood, a very fun movie indeed.
As for karashika 🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾
Hahaha are u still scared of the movie Karishika? Stop running.
You are right osuofia in London was really the talk of town. You can watch it again on YouTube.
Great Review!
Thank you so much sir!
You are the brain behind movie highlight..thank you sir for the push..