Onye Ozi
2013 film
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Onye Ozi is a 2013 Nigerian comedy film directed by Obi Emelonye.[1] The film won two category awards at the 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards.[2]
Directed byObi Emelonye
Written byObi Emelonye
Screenplay byObi Emelonye
Story by
- Amaka Obi-Emelonye
- Fatima Irole
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| Directed by | Obi Emelonye |
| Written by | Obi Emelonye |
| Screenplay by | Obi Emelonye |
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| Edited by | Ben Nugent |
| Music by | Luke Corradine |
| Distributed by | M-Net |
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Running time | 89 mins |
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| Language | Igbo |
Background and production
Critical reception
Since it debuted in 2013, Onye Ozi has won multiple awards locally and internationally.[4] Upon its release, Onye Ozi was met with mixed reviews. Sodas & Popcorn, a Nigerian movie blog through BellaNaija cited flaws in the film and further criticized Obi Emelonye's film writing technique stating that, "My issue with his movies have always been the writing. The stories never seem to add up and take he most awkward turns and twists."[5] YNaija's Wilfred Okichie also gave the film a low rating describing it as an "ultra-low budget independent film".[6]
Cast
- Okey Bakassi as Metumaribe Onuigbo
- Anthony Aclet as Chike
- Stephen Moriaty as TJ
- Ngozi Igwebike as Mkpurunma
- Adesua Atuanya as Adaaugo
- D'Kachy Obi-Emelonye as Ossy
- Chinemerem Okemuo as Ogbenyealu
- Frank Ani as Ofoegbu
- Nkiruka Emelonye as Uju
- King Onuigbo as Father
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
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| 2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Diaspora Movie | Won |
| Best Indigenous Film | Won | ||
| 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement in Soundtrack | Won | |
| Ousmane Sembene Award for Best Film in An African Language | Nominated | ||
| 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Comedy of The Year | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Indigenous Language (Igbo) | Won |
| 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Film of The Year (Indigenous Films) | Nominated |