Shadow Parties is a 2021 Nigerian political drama film directed and produced by Yemi Amodu. The film stars Yemi Blaq, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toyin Abraham, Jide Kosoko, Sola Sobowale, Magdalena Korpas, and Lucien Morgan.[1][2][3] It premiered on Netflix on 6 September 2021.[4][5]

Shadow Parties
Directed byYemi Amodu
Screenplay byAde Derek Adeniji
Yemi Amodu
Produced byYemi Amodu
Doyin Amodu
StarringYemi Blaq
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Toyin Abraham
Jide Kosoko
Sola Sobowale
Magdalena Korpas
Lucien Morgan
CinematographyLukman Abdulrahman
Edited byKazeem Oyewo
Music byFranklin Israel
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 6 September 2021 (2021-09-06)
Running time
116 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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The theme of the film revolves around a communal clash in which Aremu from Aje, a town that neighbours Iludun, where his wife, Arike was born, well known for fratricidal wars, which had claimed the lives of Arike's parents. The two towns were thrown into war after the kinsmen of Aremu decided to burn his wife and child alive claiming she was an enemy which then triggered reprisal attacks from the Iluduns led by Lowo, Arike's brother.[6][7][8]

Cast

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Achievement in Production Design Nominated [9]
Best Nigerian Film Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale feature in 'Shadow Parties'". Pulse Nigeria. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  2. ^ "New Movie Shadow Parties to Tackle Communal Clashes". THISDAYLIVE. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  3. ^ BellaNaija.com (6 December 2018). "Anticipate! Toyin Abraham, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Segun Arinze, Jide Kosoko to star in 'Shadow Parties' | Teaser". BellaNaija. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Nollywood Movie, 'Shadow Parties' is Now on Netflix". Media Rants. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Shadow Parties | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Omotola leads cast in new movie 'Shadow Parties'". Vanguard News. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Nollywood, Hollywood team up in the new movie "Shadow Parties | Premium Times Nigeria". 21 May 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  8. ^ "'SHADOW PARTIES' An Excellent Advocacy Tool For Conflict Resolution". Veracity Desk. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  9. ^ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
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