Adire Netflix Cast
Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, Adire Netflix cast includes: Kehinde Bankole, Funlola Aofiyebi Raimi, Femi Branch, Yemi Blaq, Yyvone Jegede, Ibrahim Chatta, Mike Afolarin, Layi Wasabi and Ifeanyi Kalu
About Adire Netflix Cast
Adire netflix cast includes Kehinde Bankole who plays the titular role of Adire, a former prostitute on the run. She settles in a small town and launches a lingerie company using her trademark material, which unavoidably gives conservative women more power. Only to infuriate the self-appointed leader, Folasade, the deaconess and the town’s local church preacher’s wife.
She rapidly finds the most peculiar loves and friendships in the most unlikely of locations. Captain, her previous pimp, whose money she stole to start a new life, ends her paradise. Here is the full list of Adire Netflix cast
- Kehinde Bankole as Adire
- Femi Branch as Mide
- Mike Afolarin as Deji
- Ibrahim Chatta as Tega
- Onyinye Odokoro as Abeni
- Damilola Ogunsi as Ope
- Tomi Ojo as Simi
- Jack’enneth Opukeme as Tunde
- Kelechi Udegbe as Tobi
- Layi Wasabi as Bar man
- Ifeanyi Kalu as Thomas
- Yvonne Jegede as Shalewa
- Yemi Blaq as Captain
- Funlola Aofiyebi as Folashade
That’s Adire Netflix Cast. The film grossed over #31M at the domestic box office during its theatrical run
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About Adire Movie
The story of the film centers on Kehinde Bankole’s character Adire, a former prostitute who decides to start a lingerie company and relocate to a new town in an effort to start over. But her background and the nature of her business anger the wife of the town’s devout preacher, which sparks a heated argument. She incites the villagers against Adire by claiming that an evil spirit resides in her home and that a church-led purging is necessary. Adire shows up as a combative character in this clash, challenging and subverting the outdated biases and stereotypes of the town.
The movie was directed by Adeoluwa Owu.
Nigeria is home to one of the largest and most prolific film industries in the world, known as Nollywood. Among the many talented filmmakers who are shaping the Nigerian cinematic landscape, one name stands out: Adeoluwa Owu.
Adeoluwa Owu, also known as Captain Degzy, is an outstanding TV/film director and director of photography with an eye for original storytelling and a passion for representing the Nigerian and African culture in the global space of film and entertainment.
Owu was born in 1999 in Akure, Ondo State, to Prof. Femi and Bola Owu. He developed an interest in filmmaking at an early age and started making short films with his friends. He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, where he won the most outstanding director award by the Nigerian Universities Theatre Arts Festival in 2019.
Since then, Owu has worked with remarkable production houses, producers, and agencies both locally and internationally. He has also collaborated with global brands like CNN, Beyonce, and BBC¹. He has directed and produced over 50 films and TV shows, spanning various genres and themes, such as romance, comedy, drama, thriller, and historical¹.
Some of his notable works include:
– The Griot (2021): A historical drama that tells the story of a young man who inherits the mantle of a griot, a traditional storyteller and historian, and his quest to preserve his culture and identity in the face of colonialism and modernization. The film won the Oronto Douglas Award for Best Nigerian Film at the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2021 and was the second most viewed Nigerian film on Netflix in 2022.
– Blind Date (2021): A romantic comedy that follows the adventures of a young woman who goes on a series of blind dates arranged by her friends, only to discover that each date has a hidden agenda. The film won several international awards, including the Best International Short Film at the Uruvatti International Film Festival and the Indo-Singapore International Film Festival in 2021.
– Battle on Buka Street (2022): An action thriller that depicts the rivalry and violence between two gangs in a notorious slum in Lagos. The film was the highest grossing Nollywood title of all time and received 10 nominations at the 9th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), including the Best Overall Movie category.
– Asiri Ade (2023): A Yoruba romance drama that is set more than a hundred years ago and revolves around a powerful king who is about to expose a dark secret that can bring his empire to its knees. The film features a star-studded cast, including Bolanle Ninalowo, Akin Lewis, Omowumi Dada, Gabriel Afolayan, and Faithia Williams.
Owu is not only a master of the visual medium, but also a versatile and creative writer. He has written scripts, poems, songs, and essays, some of which have been published in various platforms and journals. He is also a mentor and a teacher, who shares his knowledge and experience with aspiring filmmakers and students.
Owu is a prolific filmmaker per excellence, who has proven his skills and talent in the Nigerian and international film industry. He is a rising star who is destined to shine brighter and make more impact in the world of cinema.
