Devil in Agbada

2021 Nigerian action drama film by Umanu Elijah

27 June 2021 (2021-06-27)

Running time

115 minutesCountryNigeriaLanguageEnglish

Devil in Agbada is a 2021 Nigerian action drama film written, produced by Chinneylove Eze and directed by Umanu Elijah.^[1] The film stars Erica Nlewedim, Linda Osifo, and Efe Irele.^[2] The official poster of the film was unveiled in March 2021.^[3]^[4] The film had its special premiere on 27 June 2021 and had its official theatrical release on 2 July 2021 and opened to mixed reviews from critics but emerged as a success at the box office.^[5]^[6] The film is loosely inspired from the elements of Hollywood.^[7]

Cast

Linda Osifo as Irene
Efe Irele as Okikiola
Erica Nlewedim as Tomi
Uzor Arukwe as Machado
Akin Lewis as Otunba Lawan Shonibare
Uche Jombo as Lady Gold
Alexx Ekubo as Chinedu Cream
Nosa Rex as Fred
Etinosa Idemudia as Sisi Pepeyo
Desmond Elliot as Mr. Rasaki
Henrietta Ibekwe as Mrs. Justice Obanor
Selassie Ibrahim as Tomi's Mom
Eleazu Texas as Koboka
Alexander Okeke as Ajagun
Soso Soberekan

Plot

Three young women Irene, Okikiola, and Tomi collaborate and team up together to achieve the mission of bringing down Otunda Shonibare,^[8] a ruthless politician. The mission involves infiltrating his heavily guarded and impenetrable mansion.^[4]

References

^ "'Devil in Agbada' Comes to the Cinemas". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-06-26. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
^ "watch 'Devil in Agbada' teaser". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
^ "Erica Nlewedim, Efe Irele & Linda Osifo". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
^ ^a ^b BellaNaija.com (2021-03-01). "Check Out the Official Posters for "Devil In Agbada" starring Erica Nlewedim, Linda Osifo & Efe Irele". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
^ "Nollywood actress Linda Osifo shines in new movie 'Devil in Agbada'". pmnewsnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-26. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
^ Custodian, Culture (2021-07-19). "Review: Devil in Agbada is Charlie's Angels with Less Fun". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 2021-10-04.
^ Frikky (2021-07-12). "Movie Review: 'Devil in Agbada' is a Ridiculous Imitation of Hollywood Action Movies". What Kept Me Up. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
^ BellaNaija.com (2021-06-28). "Efe Irele, Erica Nlewedim, Linda Osifo were 'Baddies' on the Black Carpet for Chinneylove Eze's "Devil In Agbada" Premiere". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-23.