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| director = [[Akin Omotoso]] |
| director = [[Akin Omotoso]] |
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| producer = [[Ego Boyo]] |
| producer = [[Ego Boyo]] |
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| starring = [[Toyin Oshinaike]], [[Kate Henshaw]], [[Susan Wokoma]], [[Mario Obruthe]], |
| starring = [[Toyin Oshinaike]], [[Kate Henshaw]], [[Susan Wokoma]], [[Mario Obruthe]], [[Imoleayo Olusanya]] and Dara [[Egerton-Shyngle]] |
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| studio = Temple Productions Slate 1 Films and The Mission Entertainment |
| studio = Temple Productions Slate 1 Films and The Mission Entertainment |
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| released = 2019 |
| released = {{Film date|2019}} |
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| country = [[Nigeria]] |
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The Ghost and the House of Truth is a [[Nigerian movie|Nigerian film]] released in 2019 and produced by [[Ego Boyo]].<ref name="guardian.ng">{{Cite web |date=2019 |
The Ghost and the House of Truth is a [[Nigerian movie|Nigerian film]] released in 2019 and produced by [[Ego Boyo]].<ref name="guardian.ng">{{Cite web |date=21 September 2019 |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=20 November 2020 |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=23 November 2019 |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> "The Ghost and the House of Truth" is the sixth film from the stables of the Temple Productions and the second collaborative work with Akin Omotoso, the director and Ego Boyo, the producer.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite web |date=23 November 2019 |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=2022-08-02 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Ghost and The House of Truth wins three awards At AFRIFF – Businessday NG |url=https://businessday.ng/amp/arts-and-life/article/the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-wins-three-awards-at-afriff/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=businessday.ng}}</ref> |
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The film 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= |
The film 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=30 October 2019 |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 film depicts the criminally less-discussed effect of missing children and the dangers they are exposed to.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Okiche |first=Wilfred |date=8 December 2019 |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 counsellor in [[Nigeria]], |
The Ghost and the House of Truth gives a narrative of Bola Ogun (Susan Wokoma), a counsellor 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> She is put to the test as a victim herself, when her daughter Nike goes missing and is believed to have been murdered. This leads to a series of unpleasant events and days of suffering for the counsellor, working with the local police to find her daughter.<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]]. |
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* [[Kate Henshaw]] as Inspector Folasade |
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* [[Susan Wokoma]] as Bola Ogun |
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* [[Tope Tedela]] as Barrister Tokunbo |
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* Fabian Lojede as Mr. Ayodeji |
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* Toyin Oshinaike as Joe |
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* Imoleayo Olusanya as Nike Ogun |
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* Oludara Egerton-Shyngle as Susan |
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* Omoye Uzamere as Woman Officer |
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•[[Tope Tedela]]. |
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•Fabian Lojede |
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•Toyin Oshinaike. |
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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 |title=Ego Boyo returns to the big screen with 'The Ghost and the House of Truth' |
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 |title=Ego Boyo returns to the big screen with 'The Ghost and the House of Truth' – P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/10/26/ego-boyo-returns-to-the-big-screen-with-the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="lifestyle.thecable.ng"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oke |first=Tolu |date=12 November 2020 |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><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bada |first=Gbenga |date=17 November 2019 |title=AFRIFF 2019: 'The Ghost & House of Truth' closes film festival with 3 awards |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/afriff-2019-the-ghost-and-house-of-truth-closes-film-festival-with-3-awards/7c8qygg |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=Pulse Nigeria}}</ref> |
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== Premiere == |
== Premiere == |
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Globally, the film was first premiered on September |
Globally, the film was first premiered on 20 September 2019, at the [[Urbanworld Film Festival|Urban World Film Festival]], EMC Empire Theater 12, New York City, United States of America.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=21 September 2019 |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=2022-07-24 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> Regionally, it was on 15 November 2019, at the [[Africa International Film Festival]] (AFRIFF)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=30 October 2019 |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=2022-07-24 |website=TheCable Lifestyle |language=en-US}}</ref> The film was screened nationwide on 22 November 2019.<ref name=":1" /> The film is now streaming on [[Showmax]] and [[BET+|BETplus]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rapheal |date=20 November 2020 |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=2022-08-02 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oke |first=Tolu |date=12 November 2020 |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=2022-08-02 |website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.) |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Tribune |date=15 November 2020 |title=Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/akin-omotosos-the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-comes-to-showmax/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nwogu |first=Precious 'Mamazeus' |date=28 July 2022 |title=The Ghost and the House of Truth lands BET+ streaming deal |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/the-ghost-and-the-house-of-truth-lands-bet-streaming-deal/63dfsqe |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Awards and nominations == |
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== External links == |
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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 |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
The Ghost and the House of Truth is a Nigerian film 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 Ghost and the House of Truth" is the sixth film from the stables of the Temple Productions and the second collaborative work with Akin Omotoso, the director and Ego Boyo, the producer.[5][6]
The film stars Toyin Oshinaike, Kate Henshaw, Susan Wokoma, Mario Obruthe, Imoleayo Olusanya and Dara Egerton-Shyngle.[1][7] The film depicts the criminally less-discussed effect of missing children and the dangers they are exposed to.[8]
Synopsis
The Ghost and the House of Truth gives a narrative of Bola Ogun (Susan Wokoma), a counsellor 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.[9] She is put to the test as a victim herself, when her daughter Nike goes missing and is believed to have been murdered. This leads to a series of unpleasant events and days of suffering for the counsellor, working with the local police to find her daughter.[10]
Cast
- Kate Henshaw as Inspector Folasade
- Susan Wokoma as Bola Ogun
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Dupe
- Ijeoma Grace Agu as Mrs. Ayodeji
- Gloria Young as Mrs. Douglas
- Tope Tedela as Barrister Tokunbo
- Ṣeun Ajayi as Debo
- Fabian Lojede as Mr. Ayodeji
- Toyin Oshinaike as Joe
- Imoleayo Olusanya as Nike Ogun
- Mario Obruthe
- Oludara Egerton-Shyngle as Susan
- Omoye Uzamere as Woman Officer
Reception
The film was the official closing film for The Africa International Film Festival where it premiered. It opened FilmAfrica in London.[11][7][12][13]
Premiere
Globally, the film was first premiered on 20 September 2019, at the Urban World Film Festival, EMC Empire Theater 12, New York City, United States of America.[14] Regionally, it was on 15 November 2019, at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)[15] The film was screened nationwide on 22 November 2019.[15] The film is now streaming on Showmax and BETplus.[16][17][18][19]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2019 | Africa International Film Festival Globe awards | Best Director | Akin Omotoso | Won | [5][20][21] |
Best Actress | Kate Henshaw | Won | |||
Best Nigerian Film | Won | ||||
2020 | Urbanworld Film Festival | Best World Film | Won | [22][23] | |
2020 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement in Editing Award | Won | [24][25] |
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. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Rapheal (20 November 2020). "The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Big win for Omotoso's The Ghost and The House of Truth at AFRIFF". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "The Ghost and the House of Truth – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Big win for Omotoso's The Ghost and The House of Truth at AFRIFF". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "The Ghost and The House of Truth wins three awards At AFRIFF – Businessday NG". businessday.ng. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Kate Henshaw plays inspector in Ego Boyo's 'The Ghost and House of Truth'". TheCable Lifestyle. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Okiche, Wilfred (8 December 2019). "The quiet, devastating power of Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth". YNaija. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Synopsis of The Ghost and the House".
- ^ "Synopsis of The Ghost and the House. Second reference".
- ^ "Ego Boyo returns to the big screen with 'The Ghost and the House of Truth' – P.M. News". Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Oke, Tolu (12 November 2020). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (17 November 2019). "AFRIFF 2019: 'The Ghost & House of Truth' closes film festival with 3 awards". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Ego Boyo Takes The Ghost And The House Of Truth To Urban Film Festival". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Kate Henshaw plays inspector in Ego Boyo's 'The Ghost and House of Truth'". TheCable Lifestyle. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ Rapheal (20 November 2020). "The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Oke, Tolu (12 November 2020). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Online, Tribune (15 November 2020). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (28 July 2022). "The Ghost and the House of Truth lands BET+ streaming deal". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "The ghost and the house of truth mirroring a decrepit society". Vanguard News. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "The ghost and the house of truth mirroring a decrepit society". Vanguard News. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ Rapheal (20 November 2020). "The Ghost and the House of Truth debuts on Showmax". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ Online, Tribune (15 November 2020). "Akin Omotoso's The Ghost and the House of Truth comes to Showmax". Tribune Online. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ ""The Milkmaid", Ramsey Nouah win big in 2020 AMAA – P.M. News". Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (28 July 2022). "The Ghost and the House of Truth lands BET+ streaming deal". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
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