Wole Soyinka Biopic ‘Eni Ogun’ Set for November Release
A biographical film on Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka, titled “Wole Soyinka – Eni Ogun,” directed by Joshua Ojo, is scheduled for release in cinemas on November 29.
Described as “a compelling biopic of bravery, creativity, and resistance,” the movie takes audiences through Wole Soyinka’s remarkable life. It recreates important historical settings such as Kirikiri Prison and provides a deep exploration of Soyinka’s character, aided by archival footage.
Written, directed, and produced by Joshua Ojo, the project was the outcome of over a year of thorough research, script development, and filming. Recently, Joshua Ojo shared that the film earned the Jury Award for Best Biopic at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.
“Wole Soyinka – Eni Ogun” features Nollywood’s finest actors, with Lateef Adedimeji playing Wole Soyinka in the lead role. The film also stars Segun Arinze, Jide Kosoko, Ibrahim Chatta, Bimbo Oshin, Femi Branch, Dele Odule, Joke Muyiwa, Saeed Mohammed (Funky Mallam), and Oyetoro Hafiz (Saka).
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