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“Badagry”: A Gritty Mirror to Our Moral Contradictions

By Fẹ̀mi Akọ̀mọ̀‌làfẹ̀

In Badagry, renowned Nigerian Director Destiny Austine Omon dares to probe the raw underbelly of a nation caught between decay and survival. The film, set in the historic town of Badagry, does more than tell the story of a man running an orphanage through illicit means – it indicts a society where the line between hero and villain has long since dissolved.

The lead character, a conflicted guardian of the vulnerable, embodies Nigeria’s moral dissonance. While he shields his community from kidnappers and robbers, he funds the orphanage with drug money – making him both savior and sinner.

When his lover, a police officer torn between duty and loyalty, betrays him, the story erupts into a tale of revenge that tragically recruits hungry children into a war against the society that failed them.

The brilliance of Badagry lies in its refusal to judge. Instead, it asks Nigerians: what would you do if your society left you no clean choices?

Shot with unflinching realism and supported by a powerful cast, Badagry is a stunning achievement in Nigerian cinema. More than entertainment, it is a national reflection—a cinematic confrontation of the corruption, institutional betrayal, and impossible choices ordinary citizens face daily.

Destiny Austine Omon has delivered a masterpiece that demands to be seen—and reckoned with.

Badagry is an Akogun Multimedia Company Production

Producer: Destiny Austine Omon

Director: Davison Izegaegbe

Actors include Alex Osifo, Yemi Blaq, Nike Adams …

 

NOTE: Stricly By Invitation

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Venue: Festival Hall, Edo State Government House, 8JCC+C8J, Oka, Benin-City

Abofu Street, Achimota, Accra, Ghana

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025

Time: 16:00 hrs (4 pm)