Omo Ghetto: The Saga

Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020)

Omo Ghetto (Child of the Ghetto) franchise tells the story of twin sisters leading separate lives but are reunited by series of dramatic twists.

Date of release
2020-12-25
TMDB
4.3 / 10 (3)
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Funke Akindele

Casting

Interesting facts

Omo Ghetto: The Saga also known as Omo Ghetto 2 is a 2020 Nigerian gangster comedy film co-directed by Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz. The film stars Funke Akindele, Chioma Akpota, Nancy Isime, Eniola Badmus, Bimbo Thomas, Deyemi Okanlawon and Mercy Aigbe in the lead roles. This was the second film in the Omo Ghetto franchise and it was also the sequel to the 2010 trilogy film Omo Ghetto. The film had its theatrical release coinciding with Christmas on 25 December 2020 and was opened to extremely positive reviews from critics. The film became a box office success and surpassed Fate of Alakada as the highest-grossing Nigerian film for the year 2020.

Production

Akindele confirmed the production of the sequel in February 2020 with a throwback photo of herself along with Eniola Badmus in an Instagram post. The principal photography of the film also commenced in February 2020. The film project also marked the maiden collaboration between Funke Akindele and her then husband JJC Skillz as co-directors of the film.

Popular singer Naira Marley was roped into playing a cameo appearance in the film and made his film acting debut through this film. Yemi Alade, the singer, also made her acting debut through this film as she landed a pivotal role.

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