Oga Bolaji is a 2018 Nigerian drama film written and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Ikponmwosa Gold, Omowumi Dada and Idowu Philips in the lead roles. The film was released on 7 August 2018 and received positive reviews from critics and was critically acclaimed for its screenplay and story. The film was also screened at several film festivals such as New York African Film Festival, Nollywood week Paris, Zimbabwe International Film Festival, RTF Film Festival, Cardiff Film Festival and Zanzibar International Festival. The film was premiered for free by the director himself via YouTube in April 2020 for the people who were staying at home during lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Synopsis Oga Bolaji is the story of the happy-go-lucky life of a retired, 40-year-old musician whose life changes drastically forever when he crosses paths with a 7-year-old girl.
Cast Ikponmwosa Gold as Oga Bolaji Idowu Philips as Mama Bolaji Omowumi Dada as Victoria Gregory Ojefua as Omo Jasmine Fakunle as Ajua Ronke Ojo Officer Woos
Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef2018Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role - English - Gold IkponmwosaBest Actress in a Lead Role - English - Omowumi DadaBest Supporting Actor –English - Greg Ojefua Best Child Actress - Jasmine FakunleMovie with the Best ScreenplayMovie with the Best EditingMovie with the Best CinematographyDirector of the Year - Kayode KasumMovie with the Best Production DesignMovie with the Best Soundtrack
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