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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 …