Release date: July 22, 2022 (Netflix release)
Starring: Bovi Ugboma, Charles Inojie, Ada Ameh, Rachel Oniga, Sophie Alakija, Nkem Owoh, Zubby Michael, Akah Nnani, Venita Akpofure, Amechi Muonagor, Theresa Edem, and Binta Ayo Mogaji, et al.
It's a good time to be a fan of Nigerian movies. Not only are our movies becoming more ambitious, they're also starting to give viewers better returns on entertainment value. The latest Nollywood movie to achieve this feat is My Village People, a movie written by and starring Bovi Ugboma, and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.
My Village People tells the story of Prince, a selfish womanizer, who finds himself in bubbling hot water after his reckless lifestyle accidentally attracts the attention of both a Coven of Witches and a School of Mermaids who want a mixture of revenge and romance.
The movie might have its faults, but it is hilarious, adventurous, and gives good value for money. After a successful theatrical run in 2021, it debuted on Netflix to a wider audience.
I've seen a variety of opinions across social media, but the consensus appears to be that a lot of Nigerians positively f#ck with this movie. Thankfully.
It didn't reinvent any wheels of film production, but I had a nice time watching it, and I want to believe that you will too, if you haven't already seen it.
Also starring alongside Bovi in #MyVillagePeople is Charles Inojie, Ada Ameh, Rachel Oniga, Sophie Alakija, Nkem Owoh, Zubby Michael, Akah Nnani, Venita Akpofure, Amechi Muonagor, Theresa Edem, and Binta Ayo Mogaji, to mention but a few.
Check it out on Netflix.
Directed by: Niyi Akinmolayan
Rinzy's Rating: 3.5/5
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