Code Wilo
| Code Wilo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mike-Steve Adeleye |
| Produced by | Hauwa Allahbur |
| Starring | Zack Orji, Eucharia Anunobi, Yaw Comedian, Uzo Arukwe and Gabriel Afolayan |
| Cinematography | Pindem Lot |
Production company | Cut24 Production |
Release date | 2019 |
| Country | Nigeria |
Code Wilo is a 2019 Nigerian movie about the political happenings of the 2019 Nigerian gubernatorial elections. It projects the need to give space to women and youths in the country's election.[1][2] Code Wilo was produced by Hauwa Allahbura and directed by Mike-Steve Adeleye; it stars Zack Orji, Eucharia Anunobi, Yaw Comedian, Uzo Arukwe and Gabriel Afolayan[2][3]
Synopsis
The movies revolves around a young lady, Nimi, who is an aspirant for gubernatorial election. She was kidnapped and interactions with her kidnappers reveal it is not just only for ransom. The film also discusses the issue of "godfatherism" in Nigerian politics with Nimi's, father sole decision to make her a governorship candidate[2][3]
Premiere
The movie was first premiered in collaboration with Heritage Bank on the 7 of March 2019 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. [4]
Cast
Gabriel Afolayan, Eucharia Abinibi Ekwu, Bikiya Graham Douglas, Kali Ikeagwu Alex Usifo Omiagbo, Steve Onu, Zack Orji and Gbenga Titiloye [5][6]
References
- ^ "On Hauwa Allahbura's political thriller "Code Wilo"". Vanguard News. 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ^ a b c Oyewobi, Akin (2019-08-24). "New Nollywood political thriller 'Code Wilo' hits cinemas". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ^ a b Bada, Gbenga (2019-03-04). "Movie Review: 'Code Wilo' makes a good attempt at a political thriller". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ^ Rapheal (2019-03-08). "Glitz, glamour as Code Wilo premieres". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ^ Code Wilo (2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-07-19
- ^ "The Dark, Twisted Plot of 'Code Wilo' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
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