The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi is a 2023 Nollywood two-part horror film produced by Jay Franklyn Jituboh and Dale Falola. The film tells the story of the popular Madam Koi-Koi myth, which centers a ghost who haunts dormitories, hallways and toilets in boarding schools at night.[1] The two-part film started streaming on Netflix on 31 October 2023. The film stars Ireti Doyle, Martha Ehinome, Nene Aliemeke, Chioma Chukwuka, Deyemi Okanlawon, Omowunmi Dada, Ejiro Onojaife, Chuks Joseph, Kevin T. Solomon, Temidayo Akinboro, Iremide Adeoye and others.[2]
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| Directed by | Jay Franklyn Jituboh |
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Release dates | Part One -
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Languages | English and Yoruba |
Synopsis
editSet between 1971 and 1991, the film tells the story of Amanda (Martha Ehinome) a young schoolgirl, who has recently moved to a new school. She finds it difficult to fit into the new school, as she keeps having strange and terrific dreams which lead her to conclude that there is something wrong with the school. Amanda's bunkmate and friend, Edna (Nene Nwanyo) warns her to stay away from the "popular kids", as anyone who gets close to them ends up hurt. A few days later, Ibukun (Ejiro Onajaife), one of the girls that recently started moving with the "popular kids", gets gang-raped by the boys. Immediately after this, Idowu (Iremide Adeoye) one of the students who led Ibukun into the trap, is killed by an unknown being as he tries to chase after her following the incident.[3][4][5]
Selected cast
edit- Martha Ehinome as Amanda
- Jude Chukwuka as Baba Fawole
- Ireti Doyle as Mother Superior
- Nene Aliemeke as Edna
- Omowunmi Dada as Madam Koi Koi
- Chuks Joseph as Lashe
- Kelvin T. Solomon as Tokunbo
- Temidayo Akinboro as Kayode
- Tolulope Odebunmi as Ige
- Bolaji Ogunmola as Amanda's Mum
- Iremide Adeoye as Idowu
- Ejiro Onojaife as Ibukun
- Edna Ese as Dayo
- Nifemi Lawal as Junior under the bed
- Rachael Isaac as Suzy
- Tessy Brown as Miss Adesola
- Chioma Chukwuka as Sister Ruth
- Deyemi Okanlawon as Theophilus
- Baaj Adebule as Oscar
Production and release
editThe Origin: Madam Koi-Koi was shot in the Abeokuta area of Ogun state, Nigeria. The shooting ran for about three weeks. The first part of the film was released on Halloween 2023, while the second part will be released on November 7, 2023.[6] The film prides herself as Nollywood’s first Netflix horror series.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Koi Koi, hits the screen, raises nostalgia". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Oloruntoyin, Faith (2023-10-23). "'The Origin: Madam Koi Koi' lands official release date on Netflix". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "REVIEW: The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (2023-10-24). "Netflix Announces Production of The Origin: Madam Koi Koi » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Oloruntoyin, Faith (2023-10-23). "'The Origin: Madam Koi Koi' lands official release date on Netflix". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b "Jituboh's Riveting Tale Introduces 'Madam Koi Koi' to the Global Halloween Scene - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Eleanya, Frank (2023-11-01). "The Origin: Madam Koi Koi, Nollywood's first Netflix horror series raises nostalgia". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-11-05.