Osamede
| Osamede | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | James Omokwe |
| Written by | Lilian Olubi James Omokwe |
| Produced by | Lilian Olubi |
| Starring | Okujaye Egboh Lexan Aisosa Peters William Benson Tosin Adeyemi Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Alexander Bud |
Production company | Gold Lilies Global Services |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Osamede is a 2025 epic fictional Nigerian film set around the 1897 invasion of the Benin Kingdom of Nigeria by the British Empire. The film, produced by Lilian Olubi is directed by Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards James Omokwe known for series like Ajoche and Riona.[1][2] Starring in the film are Ivie Okujaye Egboh, Lexan Aisosa Peters, William Benson, Tosin Adeyemi, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, and Alexander Bud.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]Osamede is a story of a young orphan girl, Osamede (played by Ivie Okujaye Egboh), who learns she has super powers as the chosen protector of the Aruosa stone, an object revered, as it is said to be blessed by Osanobua, the Benin deity of creation. The Aruosa stone makes her the sole human who can fight back against the British invaders, and invoke the power hidden deep within her people's past.[4]
Selected cast
[edit]- Ivie Okujaye Egboh as Osamede
- Lexan Aisosa Peters
- William Benson
- Tosin Adeyemi
- Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
- Alexander Bud
Release date
[edit]Osamede premiered on May 17th at the 2025 Cannes Film Market at Pavillon Afriques.[5] It premiered alongside My Father’s Shadow by Akinola Davies Jr., the first Nigerian film ever to make it into the Cannes official selection.[6][2]
References
[edit]- ^ Amos (2025-04-23). "Nigerian historical epic Osamede set for Cannes Film Market". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ a b Eze, Chinalurumogu (2025-05-02). "Nigerian Fantasy Epic "Osamede" To Premiere At Cannes In 2025". West Africa Weekly. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ Agbo, Emmanuel (2025-04-24). "Nigerian historical epic "Osamede" to premiere at Cannes Film Market". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ Partner (2025-04-28). ""OSAMEDE" Is the Epic Benin Fantasy Film Premiering at Cannes This Year". Zikoko!. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ^ "Osamede - 7:00 PM, Saturday, May 17, 2025 | HOME". Pavillon Afriques. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "'Osamede' to Premiere at Cannes Film Market – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
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