''My Village People'' is a 2021 Nigerian

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written by Bovi Ugboma and directed by

Niyi Akinmolayan Niyi Akinmolayan is a Nigerian filmmaker and director and one of Nollywood’s most successful hitmakers. Five of his films rank in the top 50 highest grossing Nigerian films: ''The Wedding Party 2'' (2017) ''Chief Daddy'' (2018), ''Prophe ...

. The film stars

Bovi Bovi Ugboma is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like ''Bovi: Man on Fire'' across the globe. He is married to his wife, Kris Asimonye Ugboma and 42 years of age. Early life and ...

Nkem Owoh Nkem Owoh (born 7 February 1958) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. In 2008, he won the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his role in the Nigerian film, "''Stronger than Pain"''. Early life Nkem Owoh was born in E ...

Amaechi Muonagor Amaechi Muonagor (born Idemili, Anambra State) is a Nigerian actor and producer. In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor In a Comedy. Early life Amaechi Muonagor is from Obosi village in Idemili North, Anambra State in Nigeria ...

and

Charles Inojie Charles Inojie is a Nigerian actor, comedian, movie director and producer. He is predominantly known for his comedic roles. Early life and education Charles is from a royal family. He grew up with his grandmother, and hardly recollects his mot ...

in the lead roles. The film was premiered at the Filmhouse Cinemas in

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on 6 June 2021 and the film had its theatrical release on 11 June 2021. The film is currently available o
Netflix

Synopsis

Prince, a young man whose weaknesses for women eventually lands him in trouble as he is caught in a bizarre love triangle with witches and marine spirits.

Cast

as Prince *

as Prof Pium * Theresa Edem as Haggai *

as Ndio *

as Uncle Jakpa *

Sophie Alakija Sophie Rammal Alakija ( Rammal) is an actress in Nigerian cinema. Personal life Alakija was born on 8 February to an Islamic family who are of Efik and Lebanese descent. She was married to Wale Alakija and gave birth to two children Career ...

as Ame *

Rachael Oniga Rachel Oniga (23 May 1957 – 31 July 2021) was a Nigerian film actress. Early life and career Originally from Eku, Delta State in Southern Nigeria, although she was born on 23 May 1957 in Ebute Metta, Lagos State. She began her acting caree ...

as Witch 1 *

Ada Ameh Ada Ameh (15 May 1974 – 17 July 2022) was a Nigerian actress who spent more than two decades in the Nigerian movie industry and was most notable for her character as Anita in the 1996 movie titled '' Domitilla'' and as Emu Johnson in the aw ...

as Witch 2 *

Binta Ayo Mogaji Binta Ayo Mogaji is a veteran Nigerian actress. According to the film critic Shaibu Husseini, Mogaji has been a part of at least 800 films, television shows, and theater productions. Personal life Born in 1964, Mogaji is a native of Agbo-Ile, ...

as Witch 3 *

Venita Akpofure Venita Akpofure (born 1 January 1987) is a British-Nigerian actress and video vixen. She gained prominence as a housemate in the fourth season of ''Big Brother Naija'' She plays the lead role of Nengi in Africa Magic's ''Unmarried''. Early lif ...

as Princess *

Zubby Michael Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael is a Nigerian film actor and movie producer. He is known for his role in ''Three Windows'', ''Royal Storm'' and ''Professional Lady''. His first appearance was in the movie titled ''M ...

as Bishop Divine *

Akah Nnani Akah Nnani is a Nigerian actor, TV host, content creator, and YouTuber, well known for his supporting role in ''Banana Island Ghost'', which earned him a nomination at the 14th, and 15th editions of The AMA Awards in the Best Actor in a Support ...

as Driver *

Mimi Onalaja Mimi Onalaja (born 25 September 1990) is a Nigerian actress, TV host, writer, presenter, actress, blogger, model, media and television personality. She was born in Lagos. Her mother who had a full time job took care of her and her siblings bec ...

as Mrs Okafor

Production

The film was produced in collaboration with Kountry Kulture Network, FilmOne Entertainment and TMPL Motion Pictures. The

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of the film began in January 2021 and the first look poster of the film was unveiled by Bovi in April 2021.

Controversy

Despite the box office success, the writer of the film Bovi who also played the lead role had accused the director Niyi Akinmolayan of being egoistic, clout chaser and inferiority complex driven film director. Bovi expressed his dissatisfaction working with Akinmolayan in a social media post on 3 July 2021 nearly a month after the theatrical release of the film.

References

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