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The Ghost and the House of Truth is a [[Nigerian movie]] released in 2019 and produced by [[Ego Boyo]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-21 |title=Ego Boyo Takes The Ghost And The House Of Truth To Urban Film Festival |url=https://guardian.ng/life/ego-boyo-takes-the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-to-urban-film-festival/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
The Ghost and the House of Truth is a [[Nigerian movie]] released in 2019 and produced by [[Ego Boyo]].<ref name="guardian.ng">{{Cite web |date=2019-09-21 |title=Ego Boyo Takes The Ghost And The House Of Truth To Urban Film Festival |url=https://guardian.ng/life/ego-boyo-takes-the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-to-urban-film-festival/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> It was directed by [[Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards|Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award]] and [[Africa Movie Academy Awards|Africa Movie Academy Award]] Winner, [[Akin Omotoso]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rapheal |date=2020-11-20 |title=The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax |url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-debuts-on-showmax/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-us}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web |date=2019-11-23 |title=Big win for Omotoso’s The Ghost and The House of Truth at AFRIFF |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/big-win-for-omotosos-the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-at-afriff/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> It was released under the production studios' of Temple Productions Slate,1 Films, and The Mission entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Ghost and the House of Truth – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/09/28/the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth/amp/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref> |
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The movie stars [[Toyin Oshinaike]], [[Kate Henshaw]], [[Susan Wokoma]], Mario Obruthe, Imoleayo Olusanya and Dara Egerton-Shyngle. |
The movie stars [[Toyin Oshinaike]], [[Kate Henshaw]], [[Susan Wokoma]], Mario Obruthe, Imoleayo Olusanya and Dara Egerton-Shyngle.<ref name="guardian.ng"/><ref name="lifestyle.thecable.ng">{{Cite web |date=2019-10-30 |title=Kate Henshaw plays inspector in Ego Boyo's 'The Ghost and House of Truth' |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/kate-henshaw-plays-inspector-in-ego-boyos-the-ghost-and-house-of-truth/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=TheCable Lifestyle |language=en-US}}</ref> The movie depicts the criminally less-discussed effect of missing children and the dangers they are exposed to.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okiche |first=Wilfred |last2=Okiche |first2=Wilfred |date=2019-12-08 |title=The quiet, devastating power of Akin Omotoso’s The Ghost and the House of Truth |url=https://ynaija.com/the-quiet-devastating-power-of-akin-omotosos-the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=YNaija |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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== Synopsis == |
== Synopsis == |
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The Ghost and the House of Truth gives a narrative of Bola Ogun (Susan Wokoma), a counselor in [[Nigeria]], [[West Africa]]. She's a single mother with a daughter named Nike. Her occupation involves advising people to let go of past occurrences or events that might have caused damages or affected the patient negatively and live for the present and future |
The Ghost and the House of Truth gives a narrative of Bola Ogun (Susan Wokoma), a counselor in [[Nigeria]], [[West Africa]]. She's a single mother with a daughter named Nike. Her occupation involves advising people to let go of past occurrences or events that might have caused damages or affected the patient negatively and live for the present and future.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Synopsis of The Ghost and the House. |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/12/01/the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-lacks-direction/}}</ref> However, she was put to the test and became a victim herself when her daughter Nike goes missing and is believed to have been murdered leading to a series of unpleasant events and days of suffering for this counselor who must now work hand in hand with the Local Police to bring her daughter back home.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Synopsis of The Ghost and the House. Second reference. |url=https://africanfilmfestatl.com/films-2020/the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth/}}</ref> |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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•Kate Henshaw. |
•Kate Henshaw. |
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•Susan Wokoma. |
•Susan Wokoma. |
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•[[Kemi Lala Akindoju]]. |
•[[Kemi Lala Akindoju]]. |
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•[[Ijeoma Grace Agu]]. |
•[[Ijeoma Grace Agu]]. |
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•[[Gloria Young]]. |
•[[Gloria Young]]. |
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•[[Tope Tedela]]. |
•[[Tope Tedela]]. |
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•[[Seun Ajayi|Ṣeun Ajayi,.]] |
•[[Seun Ajayi|Ṣeun Ajayi,.]] |
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•Fabian Adeoye. |
•Fabian Adeoye. |
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•Toyin Oshinaike. |
•Toyin Oshinaike. |
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•Imoleayo Olusanya. |
•Imoleayo Olusanya. |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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The film was the official closing film for [[Africa International Film Festival|The Africa International Film Festival]] where it premiered. It opened [[FilmAfrica in London]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2019-10-18 |title=Award Winning Movie ‘The Ghost & the House of Truth’ announced as the Official Closing Film for this Year’s AFRIFF |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/10/ghost-house-truth-afriff/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref |
The film was the official closing film for [[Africa International Film Festival|The Africa International Film Festival]] where it premiered. It opened [[FilmAfrica in London]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2019-10-18 |title=Award Winning Movie ‘The Ghost & the House of Truth’ announced as the Official Closing Film for this Year’s AFRIFF |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/10/ghost-house-truth-afriff/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="lifestyle.thecable.ng"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oke |first=Tolu |date=2020-11-12 |title=Akin Omotoso’s The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax |url=https://culturecustodian.com/akin-omotosos-the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-comes-to-showmax/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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== Premiere == |
== Premiere == |
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Best World Film at UrbanWorld, New York |
Best World Film at UrbanWorld, New York |
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Best Nigerian Film<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Ghost and the house wins three (3) awards |url=https://businessday.ng/arts-and-life/article/the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-wins-three-awards-at-afriff/}}</ref> |
Best Nigerian Film<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Ghost and the house wins three (3) awards |url=https://businessday.ng/arts-and-life/article/the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-wins-three-awards-at-afriff/}}</ref> |
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Best Actress (Kate Henshaw) |
Best Actress (Kate Henshaw) |
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Best Director (Akin Omotoso)<ref name="ReferenceA"/> |
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Best Director (Akin Omotoso)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-23 |title=Big win for Omotoso’s The Ghost and The House of Truth at AFRIFF |url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/big-win-for-omotosos-the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-at-afriff/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:19, 29 July 2022
The Ghost and The House Of Truth | |
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Directed by | Akin Omotoso |
Produced by | Ego Boyo |
Starring | Toyin Oshinaike, Kate Henshaw, Susan Wokoma, Mario Obruthe, Imoleayo Olusanya and Dara Egerton-Shyngle |
Production companies | Temple Productions Slate 1 Films and The Mission Entertainment |
Release date | 2019 |
Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
The Ghost and the House of Truth is a Nigerian movie released in 2019 and produced by Ego Boyo.[1] It was directed by Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award and Africa Movie Academy Award Winner, Akin Omotoso.[2][3] It was released under the production studios' of Temple Productions Slate,1 Films, and The Mission entertainment.[4]
The movie stars Toyin Oshinaike, Kate Henshaw, Susan Wokoma, Mario Obruthe, Imoleayo Olusanya and Dara Egerton-Shyngle.[1][5] The movie depicts the criminally less-discussed effect of missing children and the dangers they are exposed to.[6]
Synopsis
The Ghost and the House of Truth gives a narrative of Bola Ogun (Susan Wokoma), a counselor in Nigeria, West Africa. She's a single mother with a daughter named Nike. Her occupation involves advising people to let go of past occurrences or events that might have caused damages or affected the patient negatively and live for the present and future.[7] However, she was put to the test and became a victim herself when her daughter Nike goes missing and is believed to have been murdered leading to a series of unpleasant events and days of suffering for this counselor who must now work hand in hand with the Local Police to bring her daughter back home.[8]
Cast
•Kate Henshaw.
•Susan Wokoma.
•Fabian Adeoye.
•Toyin Oshinaike.
•Imoleayo Olusanya.
Reception
The film was the official closing film for The Africa International Film Festival where it premiered. It opened FilmAfrica in London.[9][5][10]
Premiere
Globally, the movie was first premiered on September 20, 2019 at the Urban World Film Festival, EMC Empire Theater 12, New York, United States of America.[11] Regionally, it was on November 15, 2019 at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) [12] The movie was screened nationwide on the 22 of November 2019. [12] A year after, the movie was premiered by Showmax[12]
Awards and nominations
The Ghost and the House of Truth got three awards at the 2019 annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in three different categories which are; Best Director, Best Actress and Best Nigerian Film.[13][14]
Best World Film at UrbanWorld, New York
Best Nigerian Film[15]
Best Actress (Kate Henshaw)
Best Director (Akin Omotoso)[3]
References
- ^ a b "Ego Boyo Takes The Ghost And The House Of Truth To Urban Film Festival". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Rapheal (2020-11-20). "The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ a b "Big win for Omotoso's The Ghost and The House of Truth at AFRIFF". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-11-23. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "The Ghost and the House of Truth – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ a b "Kate Henshaw plays inspector in Ego Boyo's 'The Ghost and House of Truth'". TheCable Lifestyle. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Okiche, Wilfred; Okiche, Wilfred (2019-12-08). "The quiet, devastating power of Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth". YNaija. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "Synopsis of The Ghost and the House".
- ^ "Synopsis of The Ghost and the House. Second reference".
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2019-10-18). "Award Winning Movie 'The Ghost & the House of Truth' announced as the Official Closing Film for this Year's AFRIFF". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Oke, Tolu (2020-11-12). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "Ego Boyo Takes The Ghost And The House Of Truth To Urban Film Festival". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ a b c "Kate Henshaw plays inspector in Ego Boyo's 'The Ghost and House of Truth'". TheCable Lifestyle. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ "See how our favourite celebs stepped out for AFRIFF 2019". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-11-23. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ Rapheal (2020-11-20). "The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-24.
- ^ "The Ghost and the house wins three (3) awards".