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Labake Olododo

Labake Olododo poster
Directed by
Biodun Stephen

How it feels

A fearless woman in a Yoruba community stands up against injustice despite pressure from society. The film follows her fight to protect her people and challenge unfair traditions.

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What happens

Labake Olododo is a 2025 Nigerian epic film produced by Iyabo Ojo and directed by Biodun Stephen. The film was released in Nigerian cinemas on March 28, 2025. It stars Iyabo Ojo, Femi Adebayo, Faithia Williams, Kunle Afolayan, and Mr Macaroni. It is set against the Yoruba cultural heritage and tells the story of a heroine who through her fearless nature fights against injustice within the community amidst societal pressure. Following its release, Labake Olododo became the second largest debut for 2025 grossing over ₦50 million at the box office in its opening weekend. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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