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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 49m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorTade Ogidan
WritersTade Ogidan
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOwo-Blow: The Genesis
About Owo-Blow: The Genesis
Mr. Owolabi is a father of four whose quest to create a just society unwittingly earns him a ten year jail term. His incarceration wreaks havoc on his family, who are forced to do whatever it takes to survive.
Directed by Tade Ogidan, Owo-Blow: The Genesis leans on a strong ensemble — Femi Adebayo, Prince Leke Ajao, Bimbo Akintola — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1997.
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