Day of Destiny
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Directed by | Akay Mason Abosi Ogba |
Written by | Akay Mason Abosi Ogba |
Produced by | Akujobi Victoria and Isioma Osaje |
Starring | Olumide Oworu Denola Grey Norbert Young Toyin Abraham |
Cinematography | Barnabas Emordi |
Edited by | Victoria Akujobi |
Music by | Gray Jones |
Production companies | Anthill Productions Inkblot Productions and Anakle Films |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Box office | ₦18.6 million[1] |
Day of Destiny also known as D.O.D is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut through this film.[2] The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Young and Toyin Abraham in the lead roles.[3][4] The film is based on the mysterious adventures of two teenage brothers who travel back in time by 20 years to change their fortunes of the family.[5] It is also the first Nigerian family adventure film as well as Nigeria's first ever time traveller film and was also the first Nigerian film to be released in 2021.[6][7]
Cast
- Olumide Oworu as Chidi
- Denola Grey as Rotimi
- Norbert Young
- Toyin Abraham
- Jide Kosoko
- Blossom Chukwujekwu
- Ini Dima-Okojie
- Ireti Doyle
- Broda Shaggi
- Tega Akpobome
Release
The film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to End SARS protests.[8] The film had its theatrical release on 1 January 2021 coinciding with the New Year and opened to positive reviews from critics while also became a box office success.[9] It was released on Netflix on 13 July 2021.[10]
References
- ^ "Top 20 Films Report 8th 10th January 2021".
- ^ "Anthill studios is set to release Nollywood's first-ever time travel film titled 'DOD'". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-02-19. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ editor (2021-01-02). "'Day of Destiny' Berths". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
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- ^ "Nollywood Sci-fi Film, Day of Destiny Finally Hits Cinemas Nationwide". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Watch the teaser for 'DOD' directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
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- ^ "'D.O.D' producers confirm new release date". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Here's the official trailer for 'DOD' starring Denola Grey, Toyin Abraham, Blossom Chukwujekwu". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "'DOD', 'Sanitation Day' coming to Netflix in July". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-09-22.