''The Narrow Path'' is a 2006 Nigerian film, produced and directed by

Tunde Kelani Tunde Kelani (born 26 February 1948), popularly known as TK, is a Nigerian filmmaker. In a career spanning more than four decades, TK specialises in producing movies that promote Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and have a root in documentation ...

. The film was adapted from '' The Virgin'', a novel written by

Bayo Adebowale Bayo Adebowale (born 6 June 1944) is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, critic, librarian and founder of the African Heritage Library and Cultural Centre, Adeyipo, Ibadan Oyo State Early life and education He was born on 6 June 1944 in Ibada ...

Plot summary

The film follows the story of Awero, a young woman living in the village of Orita South-West Nigeria during the colonial era. Awero was a beautiful virgin whom all the men in the village want to marry. She was involved in a love triangle-esque relationship between Odejimi a brave hunter and Lapade a rich jewellery merchant. She later accepted to marry Odejimi a brave hunter from another village but was raped by Dauda her childhood friend before her traditional ceremony. However, a dark secret is revealed on their wedding night, causing a rift between the villages of Orita and Agbade and bringing them to the brink of war. In the end, the conflict is resolved by a group of village women, led by Awero, who advocate for the cancellation of virginity tests in all the villages. The film features the beautiful Yoruba country's rich art and culture . It includes a soundtrack called Ikoko Akufo (Lamentations for a broken pot) by

Beautiful Nubia Beautiful Nubia is the performing name for Segun Akinlolu (born 11 November 1968), a Nigerian-born songwriter, music composer and band leader. Beautiful Nubia and the Roots Renaissance Band is Nigeria's foremost contemporary folk and roo ...

that was later included in his Essential Work Album.

Cast

Sola Asedeko Sola Asedeko is a Nigerian film actress, film-maker and director. She is popularly known as ''Abeni'' for her lead role in Abeni, a 2006 Nigerian film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. Early life Asedeko was born in Lagos State, southwest ...

as Awero *Segun Adefila as Dauda * Ayo Badmus as Lapade *Seyi Fasuyi as Odejimi *

Khabirat Kafidipe Kabirah Kafidipe is a Nigerian film actress, director and producer. She is popularly known as “Araparegangan” for her role in '' Saworoide'', a 1999 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. Early life Kafidipe was born on July ...

Joke Muyiwa Joke Muyiwa (born 21 March 1963) is a Nigerian film actress, honorary chief, Ph.D. holder, and lecturer. She lectures in the department of Performing Arts at the Olabisi Onabanjo University. In 2018, Joke Muyiwa was conferred with Yeye Asa of Ag ...

*Olu Okekanye *Eniola Olaniyan

References

2006 films Films based on Nigerian novels Nigerian drama films English-language Nigerian films {{Nigeria-film-stub