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Iwe Ala

Director Adeoluwa Owu Year 2026 Runtime 1h 56m Country Nigeria Genre Family, Culture, Drama
7.6 /10
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"The Ojude Oba film Nigeria was waiting for. Tradition shot with real love and cinematic sweep."

— Lana Emmanuel, NaijaSabi
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Score Breakdown

Storyline & Writing 25%
Direction 20%
Acting Performance 25%
Cinematography 15%
Soundtrack & Score 15%
Director: Adeoluwa OwuCast: Farooq Oreagba, Mercy Aigbe, Owobo OgundeGenre: Family, Culture, DramaWhere to Watch: CinemaNaijaSabi Score: 7.6/10

Set against the beloved Ojude Oba festival, the film follows a family pulling through hard times by leaning on tradition, horses, regalia and each other.

Adeoluwa Owu shoots the festival with documentary reverence and dramatic purpose, and Farooq Oreagba — the internet’s favourite steeze icon — proves a magnetic screen presence. The cultural specificity is the point, and it lands.

Verdict: A gorgeous celebration of Ijebu heritage wrapped in a sturdy family drama.

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